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Business ownership

For entrepreneurs (or those who aspire to it), a long-term financial strategy includes planning for the future and longevity of your business.

3 types of insurance business owners often overlook

After giving so much to your business, it can feel selfish to put yourself first. But if you protect your personal life, it can protect your business.

Time for What Matters

As a business owner, how are you making time for what matters most? Pursue your goals, your way with a customized action plan. Get started now.

What does it take to run a company?

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur wondering “What does it take to run a company?” This article lays out a helpful path for getting your small business off the ground.

The importance of company valuation

Business valuation can help business owners when selling their business, planning for retirement, estate planning, and more.

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Finding a mentor

One of the most impactful steps you can take to propel your career forward is to find a mentor. Throughout life, we have had people who have guided us—our parents, teachers and coaches. We have repeatedly […]

Building a resilient workplace

The pandemic challenged us to find inner strength and navigate stressful times. Business owners: learn how to create a resilient workplace for your employees.

Insurance needs of small business owners

Small business owners need to protect their businesses, as well as themselves and their families, from financial risk. Consider these key insurance protections.

Attract better employees with better benefits

Smart business owners can attract better employees by offering better benefits packages that make their companies more attractive workplaces.

Help! My business is overextended

Every small business wants to grow. But how do you grow responsibly and avoid over-extending yourself? There are ways to help minimize risk.

3 ways charitable giving can benefit your business

More and more companies are choosing to donate to charities through volunteering their time, resources, or both. In 2018, foundations and corporations gave an estimated $427.71 billion to U.S. charities, according to Giving USA 2019: […]

Mentorship for entrepreneurs: An invaluable resource

Entrepreneurship can be a rewarding but solitary pursuit. As a leader you may not have many peers in your day-to-day life — even a friend serving as, say, a corporate executive won’t know what it’s […]

Should you move or stay put in retirement?

Planning ahead means planning for your future housing. Should you stay put or downsize? This guide can help you sort it out.

Are you aware of employment rights for workers with disabilities?

Approximately 20% of U.S. adults have a disability, according to the CDC.1 For the millions of disabled Americans, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), as amended, made it unlawful to discriminate in employment […]

401(k) Plans are not just for big businesses

Many small businesses are one person businesses. If this sounds like you, you might want to consider opting into a Solo 401(k) Plan. A Solo 401(k) plan is for a one-person business and may provide […]

The importance of mutuality

Why is Mutuality important? Learn more about the structure of a mutual company and how it can benefit policyholders and provide financial stability.

Financial & Emotional Confidence Quiz

Have you ever wondered what the most satisfied and emotionally confident Americans are doing right? Take our Financial & Emotional Confidence Quiz to find out how confident you are today and what you can start […]

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