Launching a successful business takes more than a promising idea. Entrepreneurs must carefully research, plan, finance and establish their ventures while preparing for the practical demands of business ownership. This article discusses 12 essential steps for turning a business concept into a legally established, properly funded and operational enterprise.

If luck is the only reason there hasn't been a serious accident at your business within recent memory, you could be in a very vulnerable position. A proactive safety and accident prevention program is highly recommended — even for non-industrial workplaces with no obvious hazards to life and limb. Here are some considerations.

It's not unusual for businesses to allow or even ask employees to hop in their personal vehicles to perform job-related duties and errands. But what happens if a worker gets into an accident? Will your company be fully liable? Not necessarily, but it's still important to be prepared. This article explains some of the finer points of auto insurance for employee-owned vehicles.