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Being a single owner of a business (Sole Proprietorship) most comes with no insurance. The owner of this business tries to maximize profit as the needed insurance is side-lined.\u00a0 As the business grows, the liabilities for it also increase.<\/p>\n

The insurance policies that every small business should consider are stated below:<\/p>\n

General Liability Insurance:<\/h2>\n

The first insurance to consider is the general liability meant for small businesses as well. The insurance is made such that they will cover or protect claims against the business. Such claims include Property damage, bodily injury, etc.<\/p>\n

If a customer seeking your services at your business premises falls, your firm is the one to be held responsible and that is why you need such insurance. Statistics have shown that over 8 million accidents occur as a result of slips and falls.<\/p>\n

If the slip and fall are blamed on your negligence that could come at a huge cost since it is a mistake from your side.<\/p>\n

General Liability will be set in to cover medical costs and legal costs that your business is responsible for paying. Isn’t that cool?<\/p>\n

Professional Liability Insurance:<\/h2>\n

For all service providers, Professional Liability Insurance is a must. This is so because professionals make errors and their liability insurance would set in to make amends for the errors which could be very costive. For instance, as a Dentist perhaps you removed a patient\u2019s wrong tooth due to an error. The insurance will cover this claim.<\/p>\n

You are advised to get professional liability insurance for your business if it requires:<\/p>\n