How do you know if your relationship with your workforce is that of an employee or independent relationship? Following are a few sample questions that the IRS considers for your relationship.
If you answer yes to any of these following you might have an employee versus independent relationship:

Do you exercise control of every aspect of their [read more]

Foursquare is invading the country right now as “the next big thing” in social media. You may have already seen your friends using it with Facebook status updates like “Leif Hurst just checked in at The Cafe.”

At the time of this writing, it’s still a relatively new service but is growing exponentially due to the built in “viral marketing” and fun factor users get while playing.

Leif Hurst outlines what Foursquare is, what it does, and how to get your business set up.

Ron Thompson from SIG Insurance Professionals lays the groundwork for insuring your cranes and mobile equipment with replacement cost or stated amount.

SIG is currently the only private business in the Dallas Metroplex involved in the Red Cross’s Ready Rating Program and we encourage ALL businesses of ALL sizes to enroll in the program to be better prepared for a disaster.

By signing the Killer Subcontract Agreement in its original form without negotiating more favorable terms, you may be exposing your company to additional unwanted exposure and potential uncovered claims. Ron Thompson explains what to look out for so you can protect yourself and your business.

If you just bought a car, a question you might be asking yourself is do I need GAP insurance? Eric Hurt defines GAP insurance, teaches you how to assess whether or not you need it, and guides you on what questions to ask and who to get it from if you do.

There have been many articles and discussions about the advantages of “wrap-up” insurance programs for the Owner or General Contractor, but not so much for the steel erecting subcontractor. The article analyzes potential gaps in coverage that can exist and why you should have a lawyer or insurance agent thoroughly review your policy.

With over 10.6 million reported car accidents just in 2007, it’s inevitable it will happen to you or someone you love eventually. These tips and a printable checklist can help you remember what to do in the event of an accident.

Should I purchase rental car coverage? It’s a question we get when we travel. Eric Hurt tells you what parts of your personal auto insurance policy to analyze to determine whether it would be prudent for you to have the extra coverage offered by rental car companies.

As financial institutions fail at record levels, and are not lending, here comes Regulation E. Morgan Ryan describes one oft-overlooked way that financial instituions can deal with Regulation E and the current economic slowdown: offering insurance options to their customers/members.