Is your company retirement plan doing its job? As a business owner or entrepreneur, you may not always know where to begin to answer that question.To help you answer, we created a handy little checklist: 8 questions we believe business owners should be able to answer about their retirement plan.Still unsure? Click the "Contact Us" and fill out the requested information. We will be happy to schedule a call!

If you own a small business and you haven't set up a retirement savings plan, what are you waiting for? A retirement plan can help you and your employees save on taxes while saving for the future.

If you own a small business, you may be finding it increasingly necessary to implement a benefit program to attract and retain employees. For small businesses, benefit plans generally consist of some of the major insurance benefits, discussed here, as well as employer-sponsored retirement plans.

So, you're thinking of going into business for yourself. You have several options available, and all involve some degree of risk. Do you want to create a start-up operation? Perhaps you are planning on buying an existing business. Or, you may be considering the purchase of a franchise operation. Each option involves some element of risk and reward. Whichever option you choose, however, owning your own business offers a chance at more freedom and greater financial rewards.

Now that you've decided to start a new business or buy an existing one, you need to consider the form of business entity that's appropriate for you. Basically, three separate categories of entities exist: partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies. Each category has its own advantages, disadvantages, and special rules. It's also possible to operate your business as a sole proprietorship without organizing as a separate business entity.

If you're like most people, you bought life insurance to provide for your loved ones in the event of your death. But because you're self-employed, you may have an even greater need for life insurance: You'll want to protect your family after you die, as well as protect the financial needs of your business.