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5 Tips for Using Social Media to Market Your Janitorial Services
Handy Suggestions from the Team at the Business Insurance Center Just about everyone is on a social media platform of some sort. Pay attention to those around you and you will find people scrolling through their Facebook news feeds, or viewing pictures on Instagram. We love to see what is going on in other peoples’ …
6 Ideas to Mitigate Risk for Employees Using Company Vehicles
Suggestions for Commercial Fleet Owners from the Business Insurance Center Some organizations allow their employees to utilize a company-owned car for personal use. While this may seem like a fantastic perk that may attract some great talent, it is not without risks. What happens if an employee is driving the company’s car over the weekend …
3 Benefits of Hemp as Your Next Cash Crop
Helpful Information from an Experienced Hemp Growers’ Insurance Brokerage Until around 70 years ago, Americans were educated on the varied uses and benefits of hemp. Once the plant was lumped in as a narcotic in the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, we forgot much of what we had learned. The good news is that hemp …
The Difference between Condo Association and Condo Owner’s Insurance
A Breakdown from the Team at the Business Insurance Center When protecting your condominium association, it helps to understand who is responsible for what. For example, who covers the roof if storm damage occur? Does the association pay for a broken stove inside of a unit? Each party has specific areas they need to safeguard …
Considerations before Planting Your First Crop of Hemp
Suggestions from the Helpful Team at the Business Insurance Center Since the passage of the 2018 Agricultural Bill, many farmers are making the leap from traditional crops like tobacco, corn, or soybean to hemp. This handy plant is used in a variety of commercial and industrial products, like rope, textiles, and clothing. Until about 70 …
4 Types of Insurance When Working in Janitorial Services
Handy Suggestions from the Team at the Business Insurance Center Supporting other organizations with your cleaning company is a fabulous service. It’s that background task that helps companies, medical offices, schools and stores keep their premises clean and ready to begin the next day’s work. In some ways, your service is an unsung hero. Once …
Sole Proprietorship vs. LLC: Which Should You Choose
Suggestions from the Business Insurance Center Team Starting a new business venture is both exciting and nerve-wracking. You have an excellent service or product that can help your clients and you’ve taken the necessary steps to get started. You have opened your bank account and your family understands that you have “office hours” each night …
Questions to Ask before Choosing a General Liability Insurance Policy
Tips from the Team at the Business Insurance Center Most people who consider going into business have heard of a general liability policy. It is the most common form of coverage and helps protect the company in the event of personal injury or property damage to a third party. This type of policy is exactly …
Does Your Company Qualify for a Workers’ Compensation Exemption?
Help from the Team at the Business Insurance Center Protection for employers and employees comes in a variety of forms. There are government regulations like OSHA, laws, and insurance. One such format gives your team what they need when they get hurt or sick on the job, and then it turns around and protects employers …
Questions Your Broker Should Ask You When Buying Commercial Property Insurance
Advice from the Helpful Team at the Business Insurance Center Any type of insurance you obtain is to help mitigate risk. When shopping around for the right policies, it is imperative that you get your questions answered. It is also vital that your agent asks you the right questions, ensuring that you will have the …