How To Survive A Business Interruption
Posted: May 2, 2016
How To Survive A Business InterruptionWhile all business owners want their enterprises to be both productive and profitable, you may not have considered the costs associated with a business interruption. Business interruption coverage can be added to your property insurance; this form of insurance is critical in keeping your business fully protected. It is impossible to predict every eventuality, particularly the damage incurred when a heavy storm or other disaster damages your...
Seven Steps To A Safer Workplace
Posted: April 2, 2016
Seven Steps To A Safer WorkplaceBusiness owners are responsible for keeping the workplace safe and OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) compliant. But accidents still happen. When a worker, customer, or client is injured, it is upsetting and there are often long term consequences. All business owners can reduce risk and maintain a safer, healthier workplace by taking the following seven steps: Ongoing training. Every new employee must be trained...
Coverage Check: Is Your Property Protected Against Vandalism?
Posted: March 17, 2016
Coverage Check: Is Your Property Protected Against Vandalism?Vandalism may not be the first issue that comes to mind when you think about your commercial insurance. Unfortunately, this concern is very real and can lead to serious destruction of your property. It is often expensive to repair, and acts such as graffiti can have far-reaching consequences for your business. Why Commercial Property Insurance is Crucial Even a single act of vandalism can directly impact your...
The Value Of Employee Sick Days For Business Owners
Posted: February 17, 2016
The Value Of Employee Sick Days For Business OwnersWhile it can be easy to see how sick days would be beneficial to your employees, they are equally valuable to you as an employer. Taking a day or two off from work affects immediate productivity, but the consequences of employees "toughing it out" and coming to work sick are far greater. Coming to Work Sick: Why Not to Do It When there's a lot to be accomplished...
Protecting Your Business From The Dangers Of Winter
Posted: January 15, 2016
Protecting Your Business From The Dangers Of WinterThe winter months bring in weather systems that can lead to heavy property damage as well as a higher incidence of employee illness, power outages, and the possibility of weather-related closures. Sub-zero temperatures can lead to burst pipes and flooding and leave business owners dealing with an expensive clean-up. These dangerous conditions can also increase the risk of employees, customers, or clients slipping and falling...