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 […]
How to Prepare for Business Continuity after an Incident
Broken windows, stolen equipment, loss to fire—whatever the situation, dealing with incidents certainly does not fall under the fun things to do category of business ownership. Add a potential global pandemic (been there, done that), natural disaster, or stock market crash, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster. Unfortunately, incidents are sometimes that real-life part […]
How to Cut Costs in Your Small Business
As a small business owner, you know that there are lean times and there are plentiful times. Inflation certainly reared its ugly head in the last couple of years and many businesses were forced to think long and hard about where to put their money. During those lean times, business owners had to cut down […]
Your Small Business Tax Filing Checklist
Tax season is quickly approaching. For many business owners, this time of year comes with an annual headache and perhaps a sense of dread. Preparation can go a long way towards eliminating the pain that comes with the recurring chore of filing taxes. Here are a few things you need to know to win at […]