Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writes about the future of finance and technology, follow for more. Small businesses face significant hurdles, particularly when ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Writes about the future of finance and technology, follow for more. Bradd Chignoli is the Executive Vice President and Head of U.S ...

As a business owner, you work hard to earn revenue, pay yourself and make sure employees get paid. But don't forget to also protect your revenue and your ability to keep your business running. The ...

In 2025, insurance is a major expense for small business owners. Premiums are climbing with no sign of easing up. Sharp increases in climate events, cyber threats, and general costs all play a role.

After payroll, health insurance is the biggest expense for small businesses, and increases in health-care costs tend to hit smaller companies especially hard. For companies with 10 to 199 workers, the ...

While security breaches that affect large enterprise businesses tend to make the biggest headlines, small businesses are just as vulnerable, if not more so. In fact, a recent survey by Mastercard ...

Water leaks and frozen pipes tied with burglary and slip-and-fall incidents as the most common small business insurance claims in 2025, each accounting for 20% of filings with The Hartford, the ...