Q: I’m thinking about starting a handyman business in my home state, but I’m not sure if I need to apply for any special licenses or permits. Does a handyman need a license to operate, and if not, are ...

Some of the worst barriers to starting businesses, changing jobs, or moving from one state to another are occupational licensing requirements. The need to get permission from the government to work ...

ERGO NEXT reports that sole proprietors' workers' comp insurance requirements vary by state and industry, often depending on ...

Occupational licensing has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years, and rightfully so. By some estimates, nearly a quarter of Americans need a government-issued license to earn a living. While ...