Although the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted many facets of the U.S. economy, one thing that remains steadfast is our great American entrepreneurial spirit, with many people still eager to pursue their dreams of starting their own business. Those interested in starting a business will quickly learn that Commercial Insurance is an important part of any business operation. In today's blog post, we provide a basic overview of Business Owners Policy coverage to help entrepreneurs on their way to business ownership.

Businesses will often use the start of a new year to implement new growth strategies and create new company goals for their teams. However, it's also important to make sure your business is starting the new year with the right type and amount of Commercial Insurance coverage, especially if your business has experienced recent changes or additions. In today's Aegis blog post, we highlight some of the reasons a company may need to upgrade or make changes to their existing Commercial Insurance coverage in 2021.

A new year can bring new opportunities for businesses to improve and become more efficient in certain areas. Specifically, companies can make minor investments in technology upgrades that can help them become more secure and more productive in their daily operations. Today we'll examine three possible technology upgrades companies can consider implementing for this new year.

As the year draws to a close, some businesses will face an uptick in deliveries and customer service calls but may be stuck with unreliable commercial trucks and vans, or not enough vehicles to meet demand. Industries such as restaurants, delis, bakeries, and retail stores depend on commercial vehicles but business owners should consider many important factors when making an investment on a replacement or second commercial vehicle.

As we approach the colder winter months, businesses across the country are likely to be affected by the dual threat of the normal cold and flu season, plus the added concern of Covid-19 spreading through the workplace. Although companies can't keep all employees from falling ill, proactive steps now can still help minimize illness and promote wellness. In order to protect employees this winter and hopefully avoid temporary closures due to employee illness or injury, we offer some ways companies can promote employee health this winter.

This holiday season is a make-or-break time for retailers and restaurants trying to stay afloat in this challenging year, so early preparation is key to ensure success. With these proactive steps, businesses can put themselves in a position to thrive during the holidays by increasing efficiency, customer satisfaction, and hopefully revenue streams. Today's Aegis blog post looks at some ways retailers and restaurants can be ready for a holiday season like no other.

With an uncertain economy, businesses continue to look for ways to trim expenses and cut back on unnecessary details. However, cutting key maintenance expenses could end up harming the business in the long run, or increasing liability risks for the business. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at some of the maintenance expenses businesses should keep in their budget in order to minimize liability risk and protect the future of the business.

Of all the disasters that can strike a commercial property, a fire is one of the costliest but also most preventable. They can be small fires that cause minor damage to equipment and furnishings, or they can be large fires that engulf the property and lead to substantial repair costs. In either case, companies can take proactive steps to reduce their exposure to fire damages and protect the future of their company.

Every business owner dreams of their company taking off and growing by leaps and bounds, whether through a stream of loyal customers, an effective ad campaign, or even a viral video. Unfortunately, not all companies are ready to handle sudden growth, and dropping the ball on an influx of new business could mean disaster later. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at some of the ways sudden business growth can impact a company, and how companies can be better prepared to handle it.

Starting a business can be a thrilling endeavor, but it can also come with a host of financial and legal hurdles to overcome before you can open your doors to customers. One of the most important challenges is finding the ideal location, but it's important to know what you're getting into before you sign a commercial property lease and are locked into the agreement. Today's Aegis blog post looks at some of things business owners should know before signing any commercial property lease.