As a business owner, you know how much hard work, time, and dedication goes into starting and running a company. Whether it’s a small coffee shop or a large accounting firm, it takes a certain type of grit to deal with the challenges of owning a business. But no matter how successful your company is or how hard you work, every business comes with serious risks that can threaten its viability and your livelihood. Luckily, with the right commercial insurance, you would be covered financially against some of these incidents. And while it’s nice to have that peace of mind, is business insurance required here in Massachusetts? Let’s unpack that question. [Read more…]
Is Business Insurance Required by Law in Massachusetts?
Why Your Cleaning Business Needs Insurance
Mopping floors, dusting shelves, and scrubbing toilets. These are just some of the common chores that practically every home and commercial building regularly needs done, which is partially why cleaning companies have the potential to be so lucrative. But there are insurance risks and liabilities involved if any of this “dirty work” goes wrong, and without the right insurance, they could clean out your personal pockets. Before you get into a big mess of lawsuits, here’s what you need to know about insuring your cleaning business so you can focus on making a living by getting others’ spaces to sparkle. [Read more…]
Workers’ Compensation and its Benefits

Even when every reasonable safety measure has been taken, workplace accidents happen. If, as an employee, you are injured on the job, you may be entitled to certain benefits through your company. All employers operating in Massachusetts, excluding members of a limited liability company (LLC) and partners of a limited liability partnership (LLP), are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance regardless of how many hours are worked per week.
[Read more…]Workers’ Compensation and its Benefits

Even when every reasonable safety measure has been taken, workplace accidents happen. If, as an employee, you are injured on the job, you may be entitled to certain benefits through your company. All employers operating in Massachusetts, excluding members of a limited liability company (LLC) and partners of a limited liability partnership (LLP), are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance regardless of how many hours are worked per week.
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