https://articleseen.com/rss/rssauthor.aspx?auth=jim cochranArticleSeen.com - Submit your quality article for maximum exposureCopyright 2009 ArticleSeenhttps://articleseen.com/Article_i-thought-this-was-mine-–-the-crazy-world-of-works-for-hire-intellectual-property-rights_48147.aspxJust because you write a piece of software, design a website, or develop a graphic doesn’t mean that you own it. Sure, your name might be on it as the author, creator, artist, etc.Tue, 11 Jan 2011 23:39:45 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_protecting-yourself-from-your-new-clients_46025.aspxWhen small businesses think about protection, many owners think of the basics – locks on the doors, secure email & data, trustworthy employees.Sun, 26 Dec 2010 23:45:05 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_it-business-insurance-should-be-as-niche-as-your-company_45255.aspxThe word “IT” covers a broad spectrum of services ranging from network managers to software developers and graphic designers. The same can be said about the phrase “Business Insurance.”Fri, 17 Dec 2010 03:18:07 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_avoid-workers-comp-frustrations-prepare-for-the-worst_37802.aspxIf you’ve got W2 employees, there’s a good chance you’ve encountered the complicated and confusing world of workers’ comp insurance. You know that some states’ laws require it, while others don’t. And you may also have a potential client or two that wants to see proof of coverage before you can get the work. Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:38:17 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_using-employment-contracts-is-not-taboo-they-are-vital-to-small-business-success_37789.aspxTo keep a competitive edge, there are certain valuable assets that your IT company needs to protect at all costs. One of the most critical is your relationship with your employees. That’s why many companies now make employment contracts a standard part of their interviewing and hiring processes for all levels of employees, from executives to entry-level workers. Fri, 15 Oct 2010 02:12:30 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_hiring-a-contractor-get-the-necessary-paperwork-drafted-signed_35226.aspxIf you’re planning on using a subcontractor to perform IT work for one of your clients, you’ve got a lot at stake. Even if you carefully screen your subcontractor for experience and client references, if he makes even one critical mistake on the job, your client relationship and reputation are at risk. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 00:12:26 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_you-wouldn’t-think-that-independent-contractors-need-workers-compensation-insurance-–-but-they-do_33262.aspxYou’ve got pen in hand, ready to sign a new client contract, and then you glance at the fine print. It says that to get the work, your IT business needs to carry five different kinds of insurance. That can’t be right! Or can it? Thu, 16 Sep 2010 05:11:50 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_are-customized-it-contracts-worth-the-trouble-absolutely_33249.aspxSo you’ve got a new client, contractor, or employee, and you need a contract to protect your business interests. But how to create an IT contract? Do you hire an attorney to craft a contract from scratch? Often this can prove to be too costly, especially for smaller companies. Thu, 16 Sep 2010 04:23:08 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_small-business-owners-ensure-that-your-subcontractors-carry-their-own-insurance-policies_24879.aspxIf you face a claim related to work done by your subcontractor, you don’t want to find out too late that your insurance policy won’t pay. If you’re hiring independent contractors, it pays to know in advance whether your business insurance policies provide coverage for them or the work they do.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 17:20:09 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_common-workers-compensation-insurance-questions-for-small-business-owners_24877.aspxWorkers' compensation insurance covers your employees' medical and disability expenses related to work-related illness and on-the-job injuries.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:49:43 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_errors-and-omissions-for-marketing-consultants-–-coverage-for-the-unforeseen_24875.aspxIn the business of marketing consulting, some days the old saying, “what can go wrong, will go wrong,” holds true. While most engagements go according to plan, those that don’t can result in a disappointed client – or worse, a lawsuit.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:08:42 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_protect-your-business-with-hirednon-owned-auto-insurance-coverage_24872.aspxFor many small businesses, "the office" is wherever the work is. And that, of course, requires travel – often, by car. Whether you and your employees drive your own vehicles, your business has company carsThu, 08 Jul 2010 15:24:47 GMThttps://articleseen.com/Article_questions-to-ask-your-small-business-insurance-agent-when-purchasing-general-liability-insurance_24870.aspxCommercial general liability insurance is one of the most commonly purchased types of small business insurance. But many small business owners still have lots of questions about what it is, why it’s needed, and how it works.Thu, 08 Jul 2010 13:50:37 GMT