Risk Management
Nationwide Study Reveals Troubling Small Business Statistics
Looks like a disaster waiting to happen… We all know that common expression and it perfectly reflects my thoughts when I was recently reviewing the results of Nationwide’s 2017 Business Owners Attitudes and Usage Study….
Why These 3 Risk Management Strategies are Critical for Your Business
There is an element of risk in any kind of business venture, regardless of company size or industry. There’s a chance that suppliers or vendors won’t be able to hold up their end of a…
Disaster Insurance Can Help Small Businesses Prepare for the Worst
While being a business owner has its rewards, it also spawns a laundry list of strenuous duties and responsibilities. It’s no wonder entrepreneurs shove some crucial matters, such as disaster preparation, to the back burner….
Risk and Return
I was lucky to be able to be a jump judge recently at the Red Hills Horse Trials in Tallahassee. The horse trials consist of many difficult jumps that horse and rider have to make…
General Liability Insurance for Business: What It Does and Doesn’t Cover
As a small business owner, you may have been tempted to throw your hands up in frustration at the intricacies of insurance. It sometimes seems like the entire point of insurance policies is to make…
6 Types of Insurance Your Small Business Should Have
Are you covered? When a business owner starts a business then from the very first day, he put himself at specific risks. So it’s essential to have the right insurance even before hiring the first…
How to Protect Businesses When It Won’t Stop Raining
With the copious amounts of rain hitting much of the U.S. this year already, we know it is going to be a wet one. Especially if your business is in California, you know that the…
Protecting Your Company: Asset Control
What controls should be put in place to protect the company’s assets from fraud? Company assets such as inventory, equipment and vehicles are highly susceptible to fraud and need to be protected. Internal controls should…
How to Prevent Office Supply Theft
Office supply theft is a problem at lots of offices, both big and small, around the country. Theft occurs when employees take something from the supply closet for their own personal use. It could be…
5 Effective Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Frauds
Nearly half of all small businesses experience fraud at some point in their business lifecycle. According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, the total loss as a result of business fraud exceeded $6.3 billion…