small business

While you can plan for many aspects of your business—hiring, scheduling, inventory, and so on—there are some events that are simply unexpected. Perhaps a customer is injured by a slip and fall, or a fire breaks out and destroys your equipment or inventory. Unexpected events such as accidents, natural disasters, or lawsuits can put you […]

  Unlike with hurricanes, there is no “natural disaster season”—they can strike at any time. That’s why every year in September the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) sponsors National Preparedness Month. Being prepared is not just for Boy Scouts and individuals—it’s also crucial for small business owners. If you own a small business, a natural […]

As every small business owner knows, you can do everything right and still wind up facing a catastrophic loss. A fire could damage your office, keeping it closed down until repairs are made. A customer could slip and fall and sue you. Or your inventory could be stolen or destroyed. No matter what type of […]