For most people the first time they’ll hear about an executor bond is when a friend or loved one who has named them as an executor to their will passes away. An executor bond can be required by the will documentation or by state regulations, if this is the case the executor will be required to get a surety bond in order to carry out their role as the will executor. Continue reading “What You Need to Know About Executor Bonds”
Top Surety Bond Myths
Surety bonds are often misunderstood both by the business who needs a bond and the person or entity trying to make a claim against one! We’ve highlighted the top three surety bond myths to help you understand how surety bonds work:
How Surety Bonds Protect Consumers
If you’ve ever visited a bar, bought a car, purchased a home, or worked with a contractor you’ve probably been protected by a surety bond. People often don’t realize that many of the businesses they use are required to have a surety bond. So why is this? State licensing requirements are designed to protect both the state and consumers from improper and unethical business activities. Continue reading “How Surety Bonds Protect Consumers”
Electronic Surety Bonds
Have you heard of the new electronic surety bonds? Feeling a little confused about what this means for your business? Don’t worry; our guide to electronic surety bonds can help you stay on top of your business surety bond needs! Continue reading “Electronic Surety Bonds”
Surety Bonds Vs. Letters of Credit
Surety bonds and letters of credit are both used to manage risk and provide a form of financial guarantee for the people and organizations your business works with. If you’re not sure whether a surety bond or a letter of credit is a better choice for your business needs we’re here to help you understand your options!
Everything You Need to Know About Oil and Gas Bonds
If you own a business that operates in the oil and gas industry you’ve probably already heard of surety and gas bonds. Whether you’ve had experience acquiring a bond before or this is your first time our oil and gas bond guide can help you understand everything you need to know about these types of surety bond.
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How Surety Bonds Benefit Business
Surety bonds can often feel more like an annoyance than something that can help your business, but there may be benefits to bonds that you haven’t thought about! In fact, surety bonds actually have a much bigger impact than the reach of a single bond.
Immigration Consultant Bond
As an immigration consultant you play an important role in helping people make their dreams of moving to the US come true. You offer the support and understanding potential immigrants need to complete all of the necessary paperwork and submit their application. You help make the process easier by translating forms and gathering supporting documentation. You provide an invaluable service. Unfortunately some unscrupulous people who act as immigration consultants take advantage of this position of power over vulnerable people, that’s one of the main reasons why all immigration consultants are required to obtain an immigration consultant bond.
Cosmetology School Bonds
Cosmetology school bonds are required in many states if a person or business wants to operate a school that offers training in the cosmetology field. A bond must be acquired and kept active for as long as the school is in operation. You might be wondering why cosmetology school bonds are necessary. They’re actually designed to financially protect the students that attend these schools. Having these bonds in place ensures that a student either receives the tuition they paid for or financial compensation should the school fail to provide the agreed upon education. Let’s take a look at some of the key facts about cosmetology bonds:
Supply Bonds
In you’re a supplier or contractor in the construction industry you’re probably already aware of supply bonds. Whether you’ve heard of or been named on a one before it’s always a good idea to make sure you fully understand what being part of a supply bond means for your business. Let’s take a look at the basics: