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.

Employees are the lifeline of any company, so having a healthy workforce is a top priority for many companies. When employees are in a healthy and safe work environment, they are more productive and more efficient, which can benefit them and their employers. Companies have a variety of ways they can promote and protect employee health, and today's Aegis blog post looks at how commercial property maintenance can help accomplish that goal.

As retailers and restaurants continue to deal with the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, some have considered expanding their business model to include delivery services of food or merchandise. While it can be a great way to expand business offerings and serve customers who might be hesitant to shop in person, there are some important factors to consider before taking that leap. In today's Aegis blog post, we examine some of these factors.

Companies can face any number of challenges in a given year, whether it's an increase in competition, repairing or replacing key equipment, or even a global pandemic. But one common change that can wreak havoc on a company is when it's not prepared for a change in leadership. Company founders and key leaders are an integral part of any company's success, so when there's a change at the top, a lack of preparation can have a negative trickle-down effect. Today's Aegis blog features some tips for keeping companies running smoothly after changes in leadership.

The Gulf Coast was recently impacted by Hurricane Laura, a major hurricane that decimated areas of Texas and Louisiana. While many communities were severely impacted by the wind, rain, and storm surge, major metropolitan areas, including Houston and New Orleans, were spared. Although millions are breathing a sigh of relief that their regions avoided major damage, the truth is that hurricane season doesn't end for several more months, and all areas of the Gulf Coast are still vulnerable to hurricane damage and losses.

While some restaurants, retailers, and offices have remained open during the Covid-19 pandemic, others are just now being allowed to reopen, or are finally welcoming back employees and customers. Before doing so, owners should have the interior and exterior of their commercial sites inspected before reopening. Today's Aegis blog post examines three areas to have inspected on commercial properties in order to identify possible damages or safety issues and have them repaired before reopening.

Covid-19 has changed how industries operate on a daily basis, with many companies allowing employees to work from home on a temporary basis. But some company leaders are asking themselves if it's worth the risk and cost to reopen and welcome employees back into offices and workspaces. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at some of the benefits of allowing employees to work from home on a long-term or permanent basis.

Covid-19 has made a huge impact in how people shop, with many now relying on curbside or delivery services for their groceries, meals, or everyday household items. This change in consumer buying has led businesses to make changes in how they operate, both online and with mobile payment technology.

As the world continues to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic, businesses continue to pivot and make changes in order to survive. While many of these changes provide flexibility and new opportunities for growth, they can also leave companies underinsured or overinsured, depending on the changes they make. Today's Aegis blog post looks at some of the changes businesses are making because of Covid-19, and how they impact commercial insurance coverage.

As businesses figure out how to successfully operate during a global pandemic, it's been a struggle for some companies to retain and protect their employees. Companies still need employees, but it may be hard for employees to return to work if they are at high-exposure jobs or don't have job flexibility if they end up sick. In today's Aegis blog post, we discuss some ways businesses can help protect and retain valuable employees.