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Nov 26

Small Business Advice for “Small Business Saturday”

Small Business Saturday is coming up on November 30! Is your business ready to take advantage of this shopping opportunity? Remember that customers go to small businesses not just to shop local, but also for the personal service that a “big box” store just can’t offer. The U.S. Small Business... read more →

November 26, 2019
Blog, Business, Seasonal, Winter

Oct 24

Business manager doing the books at a bar

Tips for Keeping Your Business Cyber Safe

Cybersecurity should be a part of your business plan regardless of the size of your business. Criminals will go after data, such as business information, and customers’ and employees’ personal information including credit card numbers, social security numbers and personally-identifying information such as an address, phone number, and so on.... read more →

October 24, 2019
Blog, Cyberliability

Oct 16

Eight Easy Steps to Online Reputation Management for Businesses

Each year, more and more people are using the internet to find local businesses, and their next step is inevitably looking at online reviews. Customers today are always doing their research and looking to see what others are saying online for products and services. According to Burke, a marketing research... read more →

October 16, 2019
Blog, Business, Marketing

Oct 10

Does Your Business Have a Fire Plan?

Having a fire plan in place is critical for any business. Planning the right evacuation route(s), understanding each person’s role in the scenario, and eliminating any other points of confusion is imperative for handling a fire situation as safely as possible. Also necessary in your plan is an outline and... read more →

October 10, 2019
Blog, Business, Commercial Loss Prevention, Fall, Fall CL, Loss Prevention, Seasonal

Oct 03

8 Simple Steps to Use Wi-Fi Safely

Free Wi-Fi is available almost everywhere, from airports and restaurants to coffee shops and hotel rooms. These networks are used by millions of people every day, but most people don’t know that free public Wi-Fi is not secure. While it is a time and money-saving option (so you don’t have... read more →

October 3, 2019
Blog, Business, Commercial Coverages, Commercial Loss Prevention, Cyberliability, Fraud, Loss Prevention, Office, Personal Lines, Scams, Theft

Sep 23

Preventing Slips and Falls for Businesses

Whether it’s manufacturing, retail, offices or restaurants, slips and falls in the business environment can be serious and should be everyone’s concern. Most falls are preventable with simple common sense and basic steps to keep a tidy, organized environment. No matter how large or small the business is, the potential... read more →

September 23, 2019
Blog, Business, Commercial Loss Prevention, Fall CL, Loss Prevention, Office, Seasonal

Sep 09

Owning a Restaurant: Food Safety Measures You Need to Know

Running a restaurant can be a fun and rewarding experience, but can also be one that presents a number of hazards for your guests. With a few simple common sense steps, you can help to ensure a well-run business and provide a safe dining experience for your patrons. Wash hands... read more →

September 9, 2019
Blog, Business, Commercial Loss Prevention, Food, Health

Aug 15

Celebrate Safely: “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”

Labor Day weekend is one of the deadliest times of the year in terms of impaired-driving fatalities, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The administration’s sober-driving initiative, Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, running from August 14 through September 2, 2019, spotlights how... read more →

August 15, 2019
Auto, Blog, Commercial Auto, Loss Prevention, Personal Auto, Personal Lines, Summer, Summer PL

Aug 10

8 Cyber Security Action Items for Mobile Devices

A few simple steps can help ensure company information is protected. These include requiring all mobile devices that connect to the business network be equipped with security software and password protection; and providing general security training to make employees aware of the importance of security practices for mobile devices. More... read more →

August 10, 2019
Blog, Business, Cyberliability, Loss Prevention, Theft

Jul 28

Cybercriminals Get Busy With Tech Support Scams

In a recent twist, scam artists are using the phone to try to break into your computer. They call, claiming to be computer techs associated with well-known companies like Microsoft. They say that they’ve detected viruses or other malware on your computer to trick you into giving them remote access... read more →

July 28, 2019
Blog, Business, Cyberliability, Loss Prevention, Scams, Theft