To become an insurance broker, you’ll need to complete pre-licensing requirements like coursework, fingerprints and an exam. Read all about them here.

A contractor license bond is a legally binding contract that protects your clients and the public and is usually required to obtain a contractor license. It gives your clients and the public the ability to place a claim for financial compensation if you don’t fulfill the terms of your bond. This is …

Today’s economic climate brings memories of The Great Recession that some of us prefer not to remember. All businesses are vulnerable to financial storms. The most you can do is prepare your business before the tough times occur and stay on your toes until it passes.

Getting a surety bond (BMC-84) or trust fund (BMC-85) is a critical step on the path to becoming a freight broker. You can’t operate legally without one of these options because it’s a license requirement by the FMCSA. As we know from the clients we speak to on a daily basis, the process can …

Bidding on construction jobs is no easy task. Contractors need to understand the necessary costs, the state of the market and the ideal price point for jobs. On top of that, contractors also need to keep an eye on their competitors’ prices and sometimes need to bid on many projects at one time to …