by admin | Apr 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
Whether it be arson, vandalism, or theft, construction sites are prime targets for criminal acts. These criminal acts can create some significant added costs, including insurance deductibles and consequential premium hikes; work delays; and replacement of lost...
by admin | Apr 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
As every business owner knows, the risk is an unavoidable part of doing business. However, it is manageable and controllable. Although it is a challenge that requires time and experimentation, finding a perfect balance between profitability and peace of mind is...
by admin | Apr 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
Workers Compensation in the Ancient World Almost as long as workers have been getting injured on the job, we have had some formal or informal system of compensating workers for workplace injuries. Workers compensation claims management and processing are, if not the...
by admin | Apr 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
When Stephen Gironda worked in hotel management in the 1980s, it wasn’t unusual for him to clock 50, 60, even 70 hours a week. When he worked in the restaurant business, his hours were worse — sometimes 80 to 100 weekly — and with lower pay. But Gironda loved working...
by admin | Apr 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
There seem to be very few constants in modern life, but one thing we’re able to count on is that stress is a normal part of our world. It permeates almost every part of our lives and sometimes the best we can hope for is to keep it under control. Finding ways to keep...
by admin | Mar 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
Construction accidents often result in damaged property. Fires from faulty wiring scorch walls, paint sprays onto cars, and collisions dent earth-moving equipment. When something goes wrong, the contractor will look to his commercial general liability (CGL) policy to...
by admin | Mar 29, 2017 | Uncategorized
Owning a small business means you’re in the business of selling, whether that’s your product or your services. Luckily, sales skills can be learned much like a sport or a hobby and the more practice you get, the better you’ll be. Qualities of outstanding salesmen...
by admin | Mar 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
You’ve just loaded up your shopping cart with must-haves for your business. And you’re about to complete an online order that you believe is saving your company a bundle if you’d gone to a brick-and-mortar store (or stores) for everything. The total looks good and...
by admin | Mar 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
With the official start of spring on March 20, many are hoping that the harsh winter of 2015 will fade quickly. Unfortunately, depending on how far north you are, you may be looking at more ice and snow until April. With this in mind, commercial property owners are...
by admin | Mar 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
Everything’s chugging right along in your business. You love getting to the office every day, interacting with clients, and having the freedom to set your own schedule. But then something happens, and you’re less enamored with what you do. You start to feel jaded and...
