Posts Tagged ‘Risk Management’
5 Slip Ups That Can Bring Down a Small Business
There are a number of ways small business owners can sabotage their success. If a small business is perennially struggling, then it may be due to these 5 common slip-ups that impact performance and limit the opportunities for growth. Not Thinking Long-Term No matter what’s happening today, small businesses have to keep thinking about tomorrow.…
Read MoreAsset Protection Tips for Your Small Business
No matter your industry or how small your operation, it’s vitally important to take the proper steps to protect your business from litigation. Why You Need Protection What most people don’t fully understand is that owning any type of business can significantly increase their risk for being sued. In the event of a suit, your…
Read More6 Ideas to Help Keep Your Business Safe
Operating a business is a complicated matter. Not only do business managers have to worry about making a profit, they also have to worry about a myriad of things that can compromise the safety of the business. While there is no way to eliminate all risk, there are some practical steps that can be taken…
Read MoreKey Ways to Avoid a Premises Liability Suit
You probably already know that if a person slips and falls at your business, you’re a prime target for a lawsuit. At the very least, you’ve probably seen the personal injury lawyer advertisements on daytime television that promise to hold businesses accountable for their negligence and get injured parties the money they deserve. As an…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Fraud Liability
It’s no wonder small businesses are feeling pressured or even overwhelmed by security concerns today. From federally mandated EMV chip updates to POS systems to worries about online fraud, questions over security measures and potential liability abound. Tackling these issues head on means balancing convenience, liability protection and implementation costs. It also means gaining a…
Read MoreWhy Small Business Owners Should Consider Disability Insurance
Small business owners are the captains of the ship. They work tirelessly to make sure that their businesses stay afloat. But what happens when the leader of the pack becomes injured or falls ill with a serious disease? The rest of the crew might not be able to fill the void. Unlike a major corporation…
Read MoreBusiness Assets: How to Safeguard Your Livelihood
While other aspects of a business are important, much of a company’s values rests in its assets. If you want your business to survive now and in the future, you need to do what you can to protect those assets. Having a few ways to protect your business assets and insure your livelihood is always…
Read MoreHow Life Insurance Can Protect Your Business
As an entrepreneur, you’ve spent years of your life building a name for yourself by opening your own business. But what happens when you’re gone? Without a plan in place, there’s nothing to protect your business from going under. Just like traditional life insurance, business life insurance protects your business in the event of your…
Read More6 Surprises That Can Shut Down Your Small Business
One moment you are running a successful business, and the next moment your company is shut down. It happens every day in this country. The following basic but overlooked events are the six most common reasons a business experiences a sudden shutdown. Air conditioning If your air conditioning system fails in the hot months, you…
Read More5 Important Online Security Tips for Small Businesses
You probably hear about a major data breach in the news at least a few times a month, and they rock some of the world’s largest corporations to the core. Yet large corporations are not the only targets for hackers. The information you have on the computers in your office is often just as valuable,…
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