If you require an influx of capital for your business, a business loan can be a good option. However, if your business doesn’t have many assets, you’ll have to qualify for an unsecured loan, which is much more difficult than qualifying for a secured loan backed by property. Instead of collateral, unsecured loans use a…
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Kimberlee Leonard
Kimberlee Leonard specializes in finance and business insurance and has over 20 years of experience between being a financial consultant, insurance agency owner, and owner of a content marketing agency. Kimberlee’s expertise has been featured in articles from a wide range of print and digital publications like The Latest, and The Houston Chronicle.
In her free time, Kimberlee likes to enjoy the Hawaiian tradewinds with her dog Arky, and soaking in the island of Oahu with her son. She is also the author of several children’s books.
Using a Home Equity Loan to Finance Your Business
Taking out a home equity loan (HEL) to finance your business is easier than getting traditional startup business loans. Individuals with equity in their home and strong personal credit can use a home equity loan for large one-time expenditures or other capital influx needs in the business. If you are considering using a home equity…
Business Loan Cosigner: When Should You Use One?
When taking out a business loan, a cosigner is a person who is willing to give the lender a personal guarantee to repay the loan in full. This increases your chances of getting an approval because the business loan cosigner becomes 100% liable for the loan in the event that you fail to make payments….
Wisconsin Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Top Providers, Rules & More
In Wisconsin, workers’ compensation insurance laws require most employers with three or more employees to carry coverage. That seems simple enough, but laws add other situations where business owners must cover employees, making workers’ comp insurance nearly universal in the state. The cost is at $1.63 per $100 of payroll annually, depending on job descriptions….
Commercial Package Policy: What CPP Insurance Is & How It Works
A commercial package policy (CPP) is an insurance policy that bundles coverage for various risks and allows business owners to truly tailor their protection. CPPs often combine general liability with property coverage. Costs vary widely based on selected policies and coverage amounts, but getting CPPs usually saves business owners up to 10% on annual premiums….
Missouri Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Top Providers, Rules & More
Missouri workers’ compensation requires employers with five or more employees to carry insurance for injured employees’ medical bills and lost wages unless they’re in construction. In that case, employers must have workers’ comp if they have even one employee. Workers’ comp premiums in Missouri are at $1.09 per $100 of payroll. Finding workers’ compensation insurance…
What Is a Surety Bond?
Surety bonds are contracts between three parties: the business owner performing the work, the client requesting the bond, and the business issuing the bond. If a client claims the business owner failed to deliver services as promised, the bond issuer pays the damages. Bond issuers typically require business owners to repay the claim costs. Surety…
Ohio Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Rules and Coverage
Workers’ compensation insurance pays medical expenses and lost wages when employees are injured during work. In Ohio, workers’ compensation insurance can only be purchased through the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, not through private insurers. Rates vary based on, payroll job descriptions and claims history, but there is a $120 application fee. Even though Ohio is…
Pilates & Yoga Insurance: Cost, Coverage & Carriers
Yoga insurance is a group of commercial policies that cover anything from a studio fire to student injuries to negligence claims. Each policy covers different risks associated with Pilates or yoga practices. Depending on the coverage types and limits you select, Pilates and yoga teacher insurance costs range between $100 and $400 per year. Whether…
Indiana Workers’ Compensation Insurance: Top Providers & Rules
Indiana workers’ compensation laws require most employers to maintain insurance that covers medical payments and lost wages for employees who are injured on the job. However, Indiana is also consistently one of the least expensive states when it comes to purchasing workers’ compensation. Rates are at $0.75 per $100 of payroll. Getting workers’ compensation insurance…
Life Insurance Costs & What Affects Rates
Life insurance costs depend on several factors, including age, gender, health, the type of coverage, and the policy’s face value. Term life and whole life are the two most popular types of life insurance, with term life being the most affordable. Typical term life insurance rates range from about $30 to $60 per month for…
Sports & Swim Instructor Insurance: Cost, Coverage & Providers
Sports and swim instructor insurance is a combination of policies that cover individuals who directly oversee the teaching and training of individuals and teams. Sports instructors can get general liability for as little as $120 per year with $1 million limits. Some insurers offer unique industry-specific policies that cover both general and professional liability. The…