After 20 years of declining numbers, indie booksellers in the U.S. have come ‘roaring back,’ says Andy Hunter. Independent ...

When you’re a small business, you may not have the resources (nor the need) for a full-time staff. You might choose to have one or two employees who work part-time, one or two who work full-time, or, ...

In May, the New Mexico Legislature passed a bill to give independent voters the right to vote in some primary elections. The Nevada Legislature did the same last month, although the governor vetoed ...

In 2025, 422 new bookstores opened in the U.S., a 31% jump from the year before. Why? Because amid frustration and anger, ...

The news marks a key signal for employment law watchers in a long-contested policy area. DOL’s independent contractor regulations — also known as its “gig worker” regulations — set forth the criteria ...

Independent financial advisors often operate their own advisory firms or work with independent businesses as opposed to representing larger brokerages Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | ...

When you are an independent contractor, you are a business owner regardless of whether you have a formal entity or a business license. For purposes of the tax code, you are either a W-2 wage earner as ...

If the nation’s political independents somehow formed a party, polls suggest, they could dominate American politics. Two-fifths of Americans identified as independent in 2022, far more than stood with ...

An independent insurance agent is a salesperson who represents multiple carriers. Find out if one is right for you. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Business insurance can help protect 1099 contract workers from liability and other risks. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising partners who compensate us when ...

The Department of Labor plans to rescind a controversial independent contractor rule in a move welcomed by truckers. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer announced Feb. 26 a proposed rule under the ...