Questions You Should Never Ask in a Job Interview
Posted: March 4, 2022
Imagine this hypothetical scenario: you’re a small business owner who needs to fill an open position at your company. After sorting through resumes and interviewing four candidates, you hire the one you think will be the right fit for the job. Your new employee joins your team, and business continues as usual. Three weeks later, you’re notified that one of the candidates you didn’t choose...
3 Myths About Workers’ Compensation
Posted: February 19, 2022
Workers’ compensation insurance is essential for any business with employees. Unfortunately, myths about workers’ compensation coverage abound. These misconceptions can have an impact on the overall success of your business. The following are some of the most common myths among business owners concerning workers’ compensation insurance: My Business Is Small with Low Risk of Injury, So I Don’t Need Workers’ Compensation Insurance. Regardless of the...
Commercial Umbrella Insurance Explained
Posted: February 11, 2022
Just like an umbrella provides us an extra layer of protection against the elements, a commercial umbrella insurance policy provides your business an extra layer of liability protection. If you own a business, chances are you have some form of general liability insurance. General liability insurance can help protect you in the event of a lawsuit; however, what if the limits of your policy...
What Is Cargo Insurance and Why Is It Important?
Posted: February 4, 2022
Transporting goods carries risks. Any number of things can go wrong with goods in transit. That is what makes cargo insurance so important. It can help protect the value of your goods against losses in transit by sea, air, or rail. Cargo insurance provides protection against financial loss for cargo that is lost or damaged due to a covered event. These typically include natural disasters,...
7 New Year’s Resolutions for Business Owners
Posted: December 13, 2021
Walk 10,000 steps each day. Read a new book each month. Learn how to play the flugelhorn. The sky’s the limit when creating your list of New Year's resolutions. But while you ponder the merits of your next personal goal, there’s another area of your life that could benefit from a little introspection at the year’s end: your business. As a small business owner, you...