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5 Insurance Traps to Avoid

June 24, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

5 Insurance Traps to Avoid

The thing about insurance is that it’s expensive and you may never have to use it. But if you don’t have it, you can face financial ruin should … Read more about 5 Insurance Traps to Avoid

Workplace theft and How to Address It

March 19, 2025 / By Jack Shaw

Workplace Theft and How Your Business Can Address It

Who pays the price when workplace theft occurs? Business owners bear the brunt, either directly or through escalating insurance premiums. By following … Read more about Workplace Theft and How Your Business Can Address It

The True Cost of Employee Benefits: Small Business Guide

February 21, 2025 / By Ryan Rodriguez

The True Cost of Employee Benefits: A Business Owner’s Guide

Employee benefits play a crucial role in attracting and retaining top talent, boosting job satisfaction, and fostering company loyalty. However, the … Read more about The True Cost of Employee Benefits: A Business Owner’s Guide

10 Potential Business Threats and How to Be Prepared

January 23, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

10 Potential Business Threats and How to Be Prepared

“Forewarned is forearmed.” ~ Latin proverb Things happen. In many cases you can’t prevent them from happening, but you can be aware that they could … Read more about 10 Potential Business Threats and How to Be Prepared

Up In Smoke: Dreams of Small Business Owners Lost to California Wildfires

January 17, 2025 / By Barbara Weltman

Up in Smoke: Dreams of Small Business Owners Lost in the California Wildfires

I was a little hesitant to write about this event while embers are still smoldering, but I concluded that there’s much to be said and done about this … Read more about Up in Smoke: Dreams of Small Business Owners Lost in the California Wildfires

The Impact of Data Breach on Small Businesses

July 10, 2024 / By Annie Button

The Impact of a Data Breach on Small Businesses

Small businesses everywhere face an increasing number of cyber threats nowadays. With many companies taking advantage of cloud-based data management … Read more about The Impact of a Data Breach on Small Businesses

Are You Properly Insured?

April 18, 2023 / By Barbara Weltman

Are You Properly Insured?

Insurance coverage is a must for businesses that hope to survive the impact of storms, fires, and other dramatic, unexpected events. There are certain … Read more about Are You Properly Insured?

Start-up Ideas for Success: Getting the Right Insurance

May 10, 2022 / By Barbara Weltman

Start-Up Ideas for Success: Getting the Right Insurance

Getting insurance is an integral part of running a business. Some insurance is mandatory, some is highly advisable, and some is merely good to have if … Read more about Start-Up Ideas for Success: Getting the Right Insurance

Fraud in Your Workplace

May 8, 2018 / By Barbara Weltman

Fraud in Your Workplace

Inventory is short, money is missing from the till, or you’re reimbursing an employee for bogus T&E costs. These are all examples of employee … Read more about Fraud in Your Workplace

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April 19, 2016 / By Barbara Weltman

4 Asset Protection Strategies for Small Business Owners

It’s no secret that small businesses are targets for lawsuits. According to NFIB, tort liability (e.g., accidents on premises, discrimination claims … Read more about 4 Asset Protection Strategies for Small Business Owners

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