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Why Surety Bonds are Important for Contractors

Construction is an industry that already comes with inherent risks. From the physical issues that construction companies have to worry about, such as injuries and fatigue, to the fluctuation of the industry itself, those in...

Keep Your Workplace Safe from these Potential Holiday Claims

As winter approaches, the potential for slips and falls can increase as employees track in snow, sleet, rain, mud, and more. What’s more, with the holiday season in full swing, distractions could play a role...

Dealing with Holiday Burnout at the Office

Halloween is over and we’re well into the holiday season, the often stressful time of year where a busy work schedule runs next to an even busier home life. With friends and family coming through,...

What Causes Professional Liability Insurance Claims?

Small businesses of all kinds are sued every year over mistakes made. These could be intentional or, in most cases, unintentional. In fact, the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform reported that 43 percent of...

How to Promote Workplace Productivity Before a Relaxing Holiday

With Thanksgiving approaching and the days getting shorter and shorter, it’s no surprise that some employees may be getting antsy. The end of the year presents plenty of opportunities to take time off, attaching them...

How Your Business Can Give Back During the Upcoming Holidays

Even though it seems like temperatures just finally dropped and Halloween decorations have barely been put out, it’s already time to plan for the upcoming holiday season. For businesses, this means getting prepared for higher...

A Primer on Professional Liability Insurance

Any business that provides a professional service or advice to other businesses or individuals could find themselves in the middle of a legal battle at some point. While operating with a great deal of fear...

What Responsibilities Do Landlords Have in Storms and Other Disasters?

For landlords who rent out property in a flood zone or areas where natural disasters are common, it’s important to know the responsibility that comes with flooding and damage from natural disasters. If you’re a...

Cyber Liability Insurance: Cost of a Data Breach

This article was originally published in 2012. It was updated and re-published on October 7, 2019. Cyber liability is something most businesses don’t consider nearly as much as they should. Many businesses feel that they’re...

How Contractors Can Use Social Media to Boost Business

No matter the business or industry, every company needs a marketing strategy of some kind. Word of mouth has helped companies for decades, even centuries, but in today’s digitally connected and dependent consumer world, it’s...

Don’t Let Your Business Go Without Equipment Breakdown Insurance

Does your business use heavy-duty machinery to get the job done? What if you own a coffee shop where a top-tier espresso machine is the lifeblood of your business? What would you do if the...

Best Practices for Successful Contracting

The construction industry is in the middle of a solid boom with cities landing contracts for major commercial projects. Cities like Phoenix, Atlanta, and Austin continue to see rising contract projects and more activity year...

The Best Ideas for a Seasonal Summer Business

For business owners and entrepreneurs, summertime represents a great opportunity to branch out with other ventures that can help turn a profit or provide a financial boost for a short period of time. A seasonal...

3 Tips to Get Through the Summer Hiring Slump

For smaller businesses, the summertime can present a great opportunity to bring some new clients in the door or boost business with more foot traffic-based deals. But summertime is also a tough time to find...

How to Keep Your Team Motivated During the Summer Months

When summer arrives, plans to get out and beat the heat with a weekend vacation might take some of the focus and motivation away from your employees. Motivating staff is an important part of a...

It’s True: You Can “Spring Clean” Your Business, Too

Even though summer is right around the corner, it’s not too late to get some spring cleaning done inside your business. Business owners can take this concept and transfer them to their company to look...