Maintaining Healthy Work-Life Balance as a Small Business Owner
Small business owners know the struggle, maybe even better than most of us. Owners know how to be all the things, from marketer, to finance expert, to primary operator. It’s a job that requires loads of attention and effort. Not all for naught, but it can take a strain on the work-life balance—which is absolutely […]
Theft at Your Small Business? Here’s What You Do
Dealing with theft is no picnic. As a small business owner, much of managing that process will fall squarely in your lap. Depending on what was stolen, you may also be looking at some downtime if you’re unable to operate. Many small business owners also don’t have the budget for backups, so you could be […]
Building Business: The Small Business Guide to Finding More Customers
Small business owners understand the hustle. It’s a very real challenge to constantly be marketing and selling your business to find new customers. On top of that, budget is often low and time stretched thin. Without using up all your sane waking hours, how can you find new customers and expand your small business? There […]
What to Know About Insuring a Brick-and-Mortar vs. a Home-Based Business
Small businesses come in all shapes and sizes with product and service offerings that are just as unique and diverse. You might be kitschy, traditional, or groundbreaking. In any case, small businesses need to make sure they have the right coverage. There are big differences between insuring a repair business with ten employees that has […]
Marketing Tips for Small Businesses
Marketing a small business can be tough. As the owner (sometimes accountant, maintenance staff, on-call person, and everything in between), you likely know what it feels like to be strapped for cash or in need of more time. Large enterprises have the benefit of being able to employee a full-time marketing staff, a luxury that […]
What You Should Know Before Opening a Small Business: The Good, the Bad, and the Unavoidable
Owning a small business is a dream of many, an anticipated state of bliss where you no longer have anyone to answer to anyone but yourself. Being the boss in enticing for those who want to earn their own money, make their own hours, and set the rules for operation. Most entrepreneurs also harbor a […]
What Small Business Owners Need to Know about Filing Insurance Claims
You’re not likely to hear lighthearted, fun talk when discussing filing insurance claims, but with some preparation and a good provider, it doesn’t have to be difficult. We know the hustle of the small business owner and we understand that the last thing you need is to add extra stress or items on your to-do […]
Surviving Summer: Safety Tips for Small Businesses
If the phrase cruel summer means anything to you, you know that the summer months bring more than fun in the sun and long lazy days. As a small business owner, you know that long sunny days don’t necessarily mean worry-free times. In fact, summer comes fully stocked with its own set of risks and […]
Common Small Business Risks and How to Prevent Them
Small businesses face many of the same risks as larger enterprises. The primary difference between the two involves a lack of resources for smaller businesses which can make mitigation a difficult task. Larger businesses often have more staff, funds, and supplies to accommodate when risks become reality. Even without those additional resources, small business owners […]
Does Your Small Business Need Multiple Insurance Policies?
We hear it all the time…“what is the policy to cover my business?” That isn’t always an easy question to answer. All businesses are unique—from their location and owners, to their offerings and clientele. Your needs may also change over time depending on the risks you face. At the end of the day, you need […]