5 Ways to Protect Your Business Credit Identity During the Holidays
Identity theft is a serious crime that impacts the lives of over 10 million people each year and the numbers are rising. Although the risk of identity theft is year-round, the holiday season can put...
View ArticleIs Your Business Properly Protected? General vs. Professional Liability...
In partnership with The HartfordBy Elizabeth MacauleyFor many business owners, understanding the difference between what is covered by general liability insurance and what is covered by professional...
View ArticleIs Your Small Business Prepared for the Next Disaster?
By Rieva LesonskyIf there’s one thing that’s predictable about entrepreneurship, it’s that it’s unpredictable. In this special series, we’ll help you prepare for uncertainty, minimize risks, and...
View ArticleAre You Ready for an Economic Downturn?
By Rieva LesonskyIf there’s one thing that’s predictable about entrepreneurship, it’s that it’s unpredictable. In this special series, we’ll help you prepare for uncertainty, minimize risks, and...
View ArticleHope for the Best But Expect the Worst: 4 Ways to Prepare for the Coming...
Revised and updated Sept. 2019With the U.S. stock market on a roller coaster ride with daily swings of hundreds of points, and several of the world economies facing economic downturns (Germany, China,...
View ArticleTake These 7 Steps Right Now to Protect Your Small Business
Whether you’re just starting your new business, or your company has been up and running for a while, protecting the business you have worked so hard to build is essential. However, in the rush of...
View ArticleLessons Learned: Are You Ready for the Next Natural Disaster?
Imagine taking the next three days off from work. You don’t check your email, voice mail, or do any work. You can sleep in because customers aren’t calling; you have no appointments. So why not make...
View ArticleDeveloping Business Resilience: 4 Keys to Success in Uncertain Times
Although we are approaching the proverbial “light at the end of the tunnel” of the Covid-19 pandemic, the global economy is still months, if not years, away from being restored to the state it was in...
View Article5 Steps to Protect Your Business From Supply Chain Disruptions
By Terry Ingram and Michael EvansWhat supply chain manager doesn’t dread getting the news that the goods are not going to show up at the dock on time? And for some, a shipment that’s merely late but...
View ArticleWhat Is a Living Will, and Do You Need One?
A living will is a legal document that explains what types of life-prolonging medical procedures you want or don't want should you become incapacitated. It is usually drafted in connection with a...
View Article7 Cybersecurity Strategies to Prevent Ransomware Attacks and Account Takeovers
Not a day goes by without another ransomware attack making headlines. President Biden made cybersecurity a number one national security issue. But, just how bad is it? And what can your organization...
View Article3 Big Emergencies That Could Threaten Your Business—Here's How to Prepare and...
By Rumzz BajwaEven the most efficient and successful small businesses are vulnerable to emergencies. Don’t be complacent when everything is running smoothly in your business—the key to mitigating risk...
View ArticleConsider These Factors Before Investing in Cyber Insurance for Your Business
By Callie McGillCybersecurity isn’t just a big business problem. While huge corporations like T-Mobile and Microsoft have made headlines with recent data breaches, smaller companies have also found...
View ArticleI Was a Victim of Business Identity Theft—And It Can Happen to You, Too
As of August 2021, the Small Business Administration reported it had received 1.2 million complaints of loan identity theft for Economic Injury Disaster Loans. That means over a million business...
View Article5 Risk Management Strategies for Investors to Prepare for Market Volatility
By Manu ShokerIt was scary times when the Dow Jones fluctuating more than a thousand points in early 2020 was considered a normal day. And to say that influx of panic was a wake-up call from the...
View ArticleWhat Is Premises Liability Coverage? A Guide for Business Owners
By Alex BrownWhen you own a business, whether it's in an office or a storefront, you are exposed to some premises liability risk. Things happen in unexpected ways, from clients tripping in your...
View Article5 Ways to Successfully Lead Your Team During a Crisis
By Anjan PathakFor any aspiring leader, going through a crisis is a rite of passage. After all, it's easy to be a good manager when everything is going well, but your ability as a leader is truly...
View ArticleSafehub: The Tech Company Helping Companies Respond to Natural Disasters
Safehub Inc. is a San Francisco-based technology company. The company’s advanced internet-connected sensors, data analytics platform, and actionable alert system provide organizations with remote...
View ArticleHow an 831(b) Plan Can Help Your Small Business Face Its Biggest Challenges
Running a small business today can be especially challenging. You not only face the typical challenges business owners have confronted for years, like client attraction and retention, but there are...
View Article3 Common Types of Financial Statement Fraud
There are different forms of financial statement fraud that companies might commit. Here are three of the most common types of financial statement fraud to be on the alert for.The 3 most common types...
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