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Author: Will Holmes

Essential Licenses and Permits in Maryland

April 25, 2026 Will Holmes

1. The “Traders License” Business licenses in Maryland are issued by the Clerk of the Circuit Court in the county…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: Baltimore, licenses, liquor license, maryland, permits

Top Insurance Policies Business Owners Need To Know

Will Holmes

The Top Insurance Shields Every Maryland Business Needs in 2026 In business, “I didn’t know” is often followed by “I…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: bonding, business insurance, maryland

Estimated Quarterly Taxes (Federal)

Will Holmes

For recent developments, see the current year Publication 505, Tax Withholding and Estimated Tax. Taxes must be paid as you earn…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: esimated taxes, federal, maryland, quarterly taxes, tax

Self-employment tax (Social Security and Medicare taxes)

Will Holmes

What is self-employment tax? Self-employment tax is a tax consisting of Social Security and Medicare taxes primarily for individuals who…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: maryland, self employed tax, small business, taxes

Independent Contractor (Self-Employed) or Employee?

Will Holmes

It is critical that business owners correctly determine whether the individuals providing services are employees or independent contractors. Generally, you…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: 1099, control, employee, independent contractor

Summary of the Major Laws of the Department of Labor

Will Holmes

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) administers and enforces more than 180 federal laws. These mandates and the regulations that…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: labor, major labor laws, USA

Disclosing Your Use of AI To Clients

Will Holmes

Why and How to Disclose Your AI Use in 2026 In the business world of 2026, transparency isn’t just a…

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Posted in: Uncategorized Filed under: agents, AI, chatbot, disclosure, guidelines

Creating a Paper Trail For Your Business

Will Holmes

The “Paper Trail”: Building Your 2026 Evidentiary Shield In the high-speed world of Maryland startups, much of your business is…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: documentation, evidence, protect your company, temination

Entrepreneur’s Guide to Disaster Recovery

Will Holmes

A Maryland Business Owner’s Guide to Disaster Recovery If you’ve lived in Maryland long enough, you know that our weather…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: continuance of operations plan, coop, disaster, emergency recovery, flood, maryland

Avoiding Data Breaches and Lawsuits

Will Holmes

Cyber Hygiene: Why 2026 Is the Year Your “Tech Problem” Became a “Legal Nightmare” For years, many small business owners…

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Posted in: Small Business Filed under: CIST 2.0, cyber security, data breach, detect, govern, protect, recover, respond

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