With restaurants and retail stores across the country either closed or open only for delivery or curbside service due to COVID-19, business owners are looking at ways to save money by cutting expenses. While canceling unneeded services like cable, streaming music, or linen service might save money now, it's important to not cancel other critical expenses like business insurance.

Companies across the country have pivoted operations, as many businesses have been required to shutter or scale back in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The result is that now tens of thousands of workers are now trying to do their jobs from home. While this transition has allowed companies to still operate, it also means they are more vulnerable to cyber attacks and hacking attempts. Today's Aegis blog post looks at how companies can protect against cyber attacks when employees are working from home.

The immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the closure of thousands of businesses and events across the country, including retail stores, restaurants, theaters, bars, and sporting events. While these measures are in place to hopefully contain the viral spread, many companies have been left reeling as to how to proceed and recover from these temporary closures.

Business owners understand the importance of protecting themselves against such threats as fire, theft, and liability claims. However, each year there are new, emerging threats that businesses must be aware of so they can take appropriate precautions and mitigate those risks. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at growing risks business owners should consider and how they can better protect themselves against these threats.

Severe storms and weather disasters can strike at any time, as Nashville area businesses learned this week when tornados stuck several major commercial areas. For restaurants, retailers, gas stations, and other businesses, there might not be much time to prepare as bad weather approaches, so it's important to develop safety plans to implement when severe weather arrives for the protection of employees and customers. Our Aegis blog post today offers some suggestions of how to make your business safer during inclement weather.

Insuring your business is an essential part of protecting your company, but insurance lingo can often be confusing, especially when it comes to liability coverage. For example, you might have heard of Professional Liability Insurance, Errors & Omission Insurance, and Malpractice Insurance. But did you know they all refer to basically the same policy? In today's Aegis blog post, we explain what these business insurance terms means and how these policies can help protect the future of your business.

Running a restaurant is a constant juggling act of several things: creating delicious dishes, attracting new customers, maintaining steady revenue, and managing expenses. One of the most important, but often overlooked, aspects of running a restaurant that will thrive is making sure that it's safe for both customers and employees. Today's Aegis blog post focuses on three areas of restaurant safety all owners should evaluate on a regular basis.

Every company needs employees to operate and grow their business, but it can be struggle for business managers and hiring departments to find the right employee for the job. Job websites and recruiting services are popular ways to fill job openings, but those can take a lot of time and money, and don't always give great insight on a candidate's true experience, career goals, or work ethic. In today's Aegis blog post, we offer some helpful tips and techniques for finding the right employees to help your company thrive.

Business owners face a variety of challenges as they grow and pursue their goals, such as finding the right staff, acquiring and retaining customers, and protecting their brand and reputation. However, a company's best efforts can be hampered by something as simple as using outdated equipment and older tools to perform their work. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at some of the dangers that come with relying on outdated business technology.

Business owners understand the importance of having a backup plan in case a customer order goes awry, a commercial vehicle breaks down, or key employees fall ill during the busy holiday season. However, some of the most important backups a company might need are often overlooked until it's too late. Today's Aegis blog post focuses on three specific backups a company may need to protect their business productivity and stability.