Sally Jones

Do you have invention ideas and think one might be the next hot breakthrough product? Of course, you want to protect your idea, develop it, and one day sell your invention. But where do you start? There are a ton of services at your fingertips, but as a burgeoning inventor, beware —invention and patent companies are extremely varied in what they offer you. It’s a confusing industry for sure, and there are a ton of blurred lines about what each company offers and delivers. That’s where we come in to help.

Do you own a small business but don’t have the financial means to defend yourself in the event you get sued? What if a customer gets injured tripping over a box in your boutique? Or if you spill coffee and destroy a client’s laptop? Claims can run into the thousands or tens of thousands of dollars, and most small businesses don’t have that kind of money set aside. A lot of the big insurance names, like Nationwide and Travelers, offer business insurance to companies of all sizes. But there’s a lesser-known insurance company, Hiscox Insurance, that specializes in small business insurance, particularly those in knowledge-based professions like consulting, IT and marketing. Read our Hiscox Insurance review to see if they’re a good fit for your business.

Can’t afford to hire an attorney for your personal or small business legal needs? When it comes to simple legal forms and filings, it can get unaffordably expensive to hire an attorney. Rocket Lawyer is one of the most popular online go-to legal providers. But do they offer what you need at a price that fits your budget? And how reliable are their services?