Tax Issue

Internal Revenue Service For this disaster, until June 30, the IRS is postponing certain deadlines for taxpayers who live or have a business in the disaster area. The deadlines in your situation may vary. Under section 7508A, the IRS gives affected taxpayers until June 30 to file most tax returns (including individual, corporate, and estate […]

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Recovering from Disaster

Recovering from Disaster Take care of yourself first You have just been through a disaster that has turned your life upside down. A disaster can do damage beyond the obvious physical destruction. The hidden enemy could be emotional stress and anxiety. Stay calm and collected and remember that cooler heads will prevail in times of […]

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Business Interuption Losses

Business Interuption Losses Business interruption claims can become more difficult and even contentious when differences of interpretation emerge about the reliability of projections or the meaning of policy provisions. A successful claim entails maneuvering through the gray areas inherent in business interruption, including financial projections, consumer demand and policy interpretation, to reach a number that’s […]

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Types of Coverage

Types of Coverage Business Income Coverage: Designed to replace income that would otherwise have been earned by the business had no loss occurred. Business income is generally defined as the net profit or loss before taxes, plus continuing normal operating expenses, including payroll. This insurance definition contrasts with the accounting definition of net profit (or […]

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Insurance FAQ

Insurance FAQ I own a business. What kinds of insurance coverage could I have for claims made against me or my company? Workers’ compensation claims can be brought against you by injured employees or their families for disability and lost wages. Injured visitors or those employees who are exempt from workers’ compensation may have claims […]

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Insurance Claims

Insurance Claims For direct property damage, including collateral damage, and for indirect property damage, including business income losses; extra expenses; and computer, valuable records and data processing losses, you can look to the following types of policies: All risk policies Named peril policies (fire, etc.) Building and personal property policies Business owner property policies Boiler […]

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20 Questions to ask your agent

20 Questions to ask your agent If I don’t already have one, am I eligible for a BOP policy? What deductible do I have and how does it apply? Do I have a copayment and/or coinsurance? If I have coinsurance how does it work? (Example) Is my property coverage on an actual cash value basis […]

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Insurance

Why do I need insurance and what types do I need? You’ve worked hard to build your business. You work every day to be successful. You want to be sure that your business is protected. Accidents and disasters can and do happen, and if you aren’t properly insured, it could leave you in financial ruin. […]

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Risk Management Resources

Risk Management Resources   Risk Management (General) Understanding Risk Management http://www.allbusiness.com/print/820-1-22eeq.html How to Manage Risk in Your Small Business http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/operating/finmgmt/htrisk.html What Should I Know About Risk Management http://www.iii.org/smallbusiness/riskmanagement/   Risk Identification Risks That Small Businesses Face http://ezinearticles.com/?Risks-That-Small-Businesses-Face&id What OSHA Regulations Apply to Small Business? http://www.allbusiness.com/print/11509-1-22eeq.html Problem Investigation in High-Hazard Industry (academic article) http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=305719   Risk […]

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FAQ Disaster Assistance in Oklahoma

Fact Sheet Questions and Answers About State and Federal Disaster Assistance Available For Oklahoma Q: Who is eligible to register for state and federal disaster assistance? A: You may be eligible if you live in a federally designated county and incurred damage from severe storms, flooding and tornadoes May 18 through June 2. The six […]

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