Small Business

As a small business owner, you have countless responsibilities. That’s why we’ve assembled a library of resources to help you with decisions regarding employee benefits (including SEP and SIMPLE IRAs), insurance, succession planning, tax deductions, asset protection strategies and more.

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How & Why to Build a 5-Year Business Plan for Your Company

If you don't have a five-year business plan yet, here's what to consider.

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What Is a Buy-Sell Agreement?

A buy-sell agreement is a contract between business co-owners that determines how and when their business interests are sold or transferred.

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What Is Key Person Insurance & How Does It Work?

Key person insurance helps provide a death benefit to businesses when an owner or other key individual passes away or becomes disabled.

How to Transfer Business Ownership

Small business owners have a lot of decisions to make about their business, and one of them might be transferring ownership.

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How to Set Up a Small Business 401(k): A Step-by-Step Guide

There's a lot to consider before setting up a 401(k), but getting started might be simpler than you expected.

Life Insurance for Business Owners

If you're a business owner, life insurance could help protect your business and your family.

Employee Benefits for Your Business: SEP or SIMPLE IRAs?

The right employee benefits can help attract (and keep) top performers, but which ones are right for your business? Learn about SEP and SIMPLE IRAs.

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What Is My Business Worth? 4 Small Business Valuation Methods

For small business owners, a valuation could offer many benefits — but it may be difficult to know where to start. Learn about four valuation methods.

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Top 5 Asset Protection Strategies for Business Owners

Running your own business may be a long-standing dream of yours — and the right asset protection strategies could help keep that dream alive.

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Better Small Business Benefit Packages: 6 Tips for Recruiting & Retaining Talent

From flexible work arrangements to voluntary benefits, here's how to help retain good employees in today's working world.