Opioids are a growing concern in the U.S.—2 in 3 HR professionals say their workplace has been or will be impacted by prescription drug abuse. The opioid crisis has reached, and passed, the point where employers and policymakers must take responsibility and involve themselves. Prescription drug abuse is a huge contributing factor in this epidemic, […]
Risk Management
5 Steps to Developing a Successful Work Safety Program
If you’re seeking a way to make an impression on your managers and instill a lasting policy at your workplace, implementing a safety program may be the answer. This is especially relevant if you work in an industry with more obvious hazards. Still, even in the most dangerous of workplaces, injuries are abundant. According to […]
3 Alarming Consequences of Workplace Accidents and How to Safeguard Your Small Business
When it comes to workplace safety, many small businesses forgo considering safety as a priority in their business in favor of saving money and/or saving time. With no HR or legal department, small business can’t pack the same punch as large corporations when it comes to safeguarding their business against the consequences of workplace accidents. […]
Don’t Skimp on Your Business Insurance: Here’s Why
Business owners are constantly on a crusade to cut the costs associated with keeping their company afloat, and who could blame them? After all, entrepreneurs who manage to cut unnecessary expenses are usually those who survive and thrive for years while their competitors struggle to make ends meet because of their hefty debts. Some expenses […]
How to Find the Best Car Insurance for Your Business or Personal Needs
Cars have become an essential part of both individual and business life. It is a standing requirement that all cars should have in place a valid third party insurance. With the availability of instant car insurance quotes online, the process is much simpler than it used to be. The first step to finding an instant […]
Can You Overcome 5 Risks and Create Wealth?
Of course, we are speaking of increased valuation of your company when we speak of “wealth.” Especially if you are in the early stage of growing a business, these five risks can and often do derail entrepreneurs before realizing the riches of a great exit. So, let’s examine them and mitigate them. Make you wealthy someday. […]
Insurance Policies That Can Protect Against Payroll Mistakes
Running any business is rewarding, but it also comes with risks. No matter how prepared you think you are, there will always be challenging instances. And you need to make sure you’re well-protected. From financial protection to preserving your brand and reputation, business insurance can help shield you from a business disaster. Insurance is crucial in any […]
5 Business Warning Signs That Signal Ethical Exposure
Based on my years of experience working with entrepreneurs, I strongly believe that most of you start your business with the highest of ideals, but have no idea how many situations you will face that don’t have clear-cut answers, or raise ethical dilemmas. For example, how should you handle a cash flow crisis, where you […]
Risk, Insanity, and the 50% Startup Rule
Fifty percent of all businesses formed fail within the first two years. There are many variations of this number since there are a number of ways to measure failure. But the number is a startling reminder that creating a business is not easy, nor is it any assurance of success. How to define “success” for […]
3 Keys to Safe, Efficient Materials Storage and Inventory Management
Improper storage of materials had deadly consequences for one worker when an explosion rocked a construction site off U.S. 280 in Harpersville, Alabama. Christopher Anderson of Mississippi was killed when he opened a storage container containing flammable materials while installing natural gas lines. Four other workers were injured, passing vehicles and a nearby road were […]
