Common Reasons New Businesses Fail
Common Reasons New Businesses Fail You’ve been thinking about it for years, and now you’re ready to do it… You’re going to be your own boss! You’ve put in hours of working for others and
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Be Safe When the Earth Shakes
Be Safe When the Earth Shakes After the 1994 Northridge earthquake, the way we thought about earthquake insurance changed. We haven’t had a big quake in a while, but it’s important to be prepared in
Using an Insurance Agent vs. Online Platforms
Using an Insurance Agent vs. Online Platforms Technology has made it effortless for consumers to purchase things online, find useful information, and help them learn how to do things independently. One of these things is
Why it’s Important to Review Your Policy for the New Year
Why it’s Important to Review Your Policy for the New Year The New Year is a time when we come up with resolutions we hope to stick to and promise ourselves to make changes, but
The Uncovered Secrets to Hiring the Right Employees
The Uncovered Secrets to Hiring the Right Employees Hiring new employees can be a stressful process, especially if you are unsure of the type of person you are looking to fill the position. The hiring
Small Group Health VS. Raises for Employees for Individual Policies
Small Group Health VS. Raises for Employees for Individual Policies As a small business owner, are you considering canceling your small group policy for the employees? Before you do, contact your tax professional and read
Employment Practices Liability Coverage
Employment Practices Liability Coverage Today we wanted to share an informational video that Travelersprovided regarding Employment Practices Liability (EPL) Coverage. We’re going to highlight the key points and discuss why we think they are important, and
Open Enrollment is Here!
Open Enrollment is Here! Today is an important day for those looking to enroll in a health insurance plan. The Open Enrollment period for 2017 starts today and will end on January 31st, 2017. There
HMO or PPO: Picking the Right Insurance
HMO or PPO: Picking the Right Insurance The terms HMO and PPO get thrown around when discussing insurance, but what do they really mean? HMO (Health Maintenance Organization) and PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) are two
How to Lower Your Workers’ Comp Costs
How to Lower Your Workers’ Comp Costs Some business owners think of workers’ compensation costs as just another business expense and leave it at that. They don’t consider the ways that they can save their