Articles to help with your small business needs

Keep your small business running smoothly with office tips from State Farm®. Learn the tips and tricks to help your business plans succeed.

Small business financial tips

How to protect your small business property from damage

Consider these tips to help protect your small business property from crime, electrical surges and water damage.

Retirement plans for small business owners to consider

Choosing the best retirement plan for your small business is important to hiring and keeping the right associates.

Money management strategies for the self-employed

Help streamline your budget and build a stronger financial future for your business with these tactics.

Small business insurance tips

Small business benefits to offer

Benefits are a crucial part of an employee’s compensation package.

Options when insuring your home business

Homebased businesses might require small business insurance since homeowners may not cover business needs.

Understanding the insurance premium audit process

As a business owner, you may be contacted to complete an insurance premium audit. Learn what that is and how you can be ready.

Tips for landlords

Writing a rental agreement or lease

A good rental contract may help protect you and your investment

How to become a landlord and manage a rental property

Managing a rental can be a lot of work, but with the right advice and tools, it can be easy. Consider these screening techniques.

Tips for tenant screening

Tenant screening helps minimize the risk of renting to high-risk applicants.

Small business loss prevention tips

Driving distractions and how to avoid them

Texting while driving is one of the most dangerous driving distractions, but here are some others.

Protect your business property from slip and falls

What small business owners/landlords can do to help prevent slips, trips and falls and what to do if they happen.

How to protect your small business property from damage

Consider these tips to help protect your small business property from crime, electrical surges and water damage.

Small business operation tips

How to do small business inventory

Keeping track of your items is vital for the success of a small business.

Commonly asked Business Continuation questions

Planning for the unexpected may be necessary for the survival of a business.

Tenant small business

As you get ready to rent space for your business, there are considerations to keep in mind.

Farm and ranch tips

Trailer insurance coverage

Talk with your agent to make sure your business or farm utility trailer is properly insured.

Farm scheduling versus blanket coverage

When deciding between blanket coverage or scheduling, we have some tips that could help with the decision.