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Pharmaceutical wholesalers purchase medications directly from manufacturers and then sell the medications to pharmacies.

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Expanding Distribution Channels
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To boost sales and brand awareness, you should consider expanding your distribution channels. Learn more about your options.

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Business Owners’ Guide to Workers’ Compensation
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If your business has employees, nearly every state requires you to have workers' compensation insurance. Learn about what it covers and how much it costs.

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Workers’ Comp and Taxes
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

This guide describes how receiving workers' compensation affects taxes.

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How Does a Workers’ Comp Settlement Work?
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

A workers' comp settlement covers a number of costs incurred when an employee is injured. Learn about the workers' comp settlement process.

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How Workers’ Compensation Rates Work
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

Workers' compensation rates are affected by several factors. Learn what workers' compensation covers, and how to calculate rates and meet requirements.

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What Is a Workers’ Comp Exemption?
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

This guide explains how workers' compensation exemptions work and to which employees these exemptions may apply.

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What to Know When Choosing Business Insurance
By Sean Peek | November 07, 2023

Choosing insurance for your company or employees is important, and should not be done casually. Here’s what to consider when getting insurance.

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What Is Tail Insurance in Business?
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

Tail insurance is a policy endorsement that lets you file a claim after a policy's term ends. Learn how tail coverage can protect your business.

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What Is a Surety Bond?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | November 07, 2023

Surety bonds act as a legally enforceable guarantee that help small business owners secure third-party contracts. Learn how they work.

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What Is Subrogation in Insurance?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | November 07, 2023

Subrogation lets an insurance company recover money for insurance claims from a third party. Learn how subrogation works in various insurance types.

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Specialty Insurance Basics
By Max Freedman | November 07, 2023

Specialty insurance is necessary for items not covered by your ordinary homeowners or automobile insurance if you run a business in a certain industry.

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14 Ways to Save Money on Business Insurance
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

You shouldn't cut corners when it comes to business insurance. Here are ways to reduce your insurance premiums without sacrificing coverage.

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What Is Risk in Business Insurance?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | November 07, 2023

Insurance risk is the probability of an adverse event that causes an insurance claim. Learn how business insurance risk is assessed and how to lower it.

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What Is an Insurance Rider in Business?
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

While standard business insurance policies protect your business, when extra coverage is needed, you'll obtain a rider. Learn how riders work.

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What Is Professional Negligence?
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

Professional negligence is when an industry professional doesn't properly fulfill their duties, leading to damage or harm. Learn how to avoid lawsuits.

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What Is Professional Liability Insurance?
By David Gargaro | November 07, 2023

An insurance policy that service-related businesses need is professional liability insurance. Learn about what it covers and protects against.

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Do You Need Product Liability Insurance?
By David Gargaro | November 07, 2023

Product liability insurance is needed for businesses that make, sell or distribute products. Learn about what it covers and how much it costs.

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What Is a Business Owner’s Policy?
By Max Freedman | November 07, 2023

A business owner's policy is a packaged insurance policy that includes general liability coverage and property insurance coverage. Learn more here.

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What Is Malpractice Insurance?
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

If you work in the medical industry, you need to understand malpractice insurance. Learn more about what it covers.

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What Is a Loss Payee on an Insurance Claim?
By Nicole Urbanowicz | November 07, 2023

The loss payee has the first-in-line legal rights to an insurance claim payout. Here's what you need to know.

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How to Handle a Business Lawsuit
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

Business owners are vulnerable to lawsuits. Learn common lawsuit types, as well as how to handle a lawsuit, deal with insurance, and protect your company.

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What Is Intellectual Property Insurance?
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

Your business needs intellectual property insurance if you hold patents or trademarks. Learn what intellectual property insurance covers.

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Why Your Business Needs Indemnity Insurance
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

A key component of an insurance policy is restitution for those who have a claim against you. Here's how indemnity insurance provides that.

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What Is a Hold Harmless Agreement?
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

A hold harmless agreement releases a party from the consequences of another's actions. Learn how and when to use a hold harmless agreement in business.

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What Is General Liability Insurance?
By David Gargaro | November 07, 2023

General liability insurance is a policy your business should have. Here is what it protects against.

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What Is Fiduciary Liability Insurance?
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

Fiduciary liability insurance protects a business from claims that a benefits plan was mismanaged. Learn what fiduciary liability insurance covers.

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Insurance Deductions and Expenses for Small Businesses
By Nicole Urbanowicz | November 07, 2023

This guide explains which insurance costs are deductible from small businesses' tax bills.

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What Is Excess Liability Insurance?
By Kimberlee Leonard | November 07, 2023

Excess liability insurance is extra coverage that kicks in once an underlying policy hits its limits. Learn how it works and what it covers.

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What Is Errors and Omissions Insurance?
By David Gargaro | November 07, 2023

Errors and omissions insurance guards your business against lawsuits brought by dissatisfied customers.