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 However, a company's best efforts can be hampered by something as simple as using outdated equipment and older tools to perform their work. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at some of the dangers that come with relying on outdated business technology.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.

Thriving businesses can be slowed down or even shut down temporarily when a catastrophic event impacts their business property or daily operations. While some companies wisely have commercial insurance coverage to protect against such losses or damages, other companies take the risk of relying far more on commercial or emergency loans to help cover repairs or replacement costs.

While many people love the arrival of cooler weather, it's important to remember that it also marks the start of cold and flu season. We hear more frequent reminders to wash hands regularly and get flu shots, but people still fall ill. Businesses are also impacted by cold and flu season since it can often result in a decrease in productivity or sales. In today's Aegis blog post, we discuss some ways companies can help keep their employees healthier during cold and flu season to promote employee wellness and ensure overall productivity.

For many business owners, their companies began with humble and homegrown roots before they found success and wealth. Many of our largest global companies started out in dorm rooms, home garages, or at the kitchen table as people spent their own money developing their product or brand.  As businesses grow and expand out of the home and into a self-sustaining entity, it is important to make sure personal assets and finances are protected from possible business liabilities.

For businesses along the Gulf Coast, flooding is always a possible threat, particularly during hurricane season when there is a greater risk for devastating storms and torrential rainfall. However, many businesses skip Flood Insurance and other critical policies simply because they've avoided flooding before.

Cyber crimes are a growing problem in our country and across the globe as companies struggle to protect themselves, their data, and their clients from hackers and other cyber criminals eager to steal valuable data. It is estimated that by the year 2024, cyber crimes could cost American businesses over $5 trillion dollars from liability claims, damaged reputations, and the loss of customers. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at several ways companies can better protect themselves and their client data from cyber criminals.

Although hurricane season officially kicked off on June 1, the tropics are at their most active now as more storms develop and threaten businesses and homes. While some businesses simply hope for the best, others take proactive steps to protect their business, assets, and employees. In today's Aegis blog post, we ask three questions that can help you know if your business is truly ready and protected this hurricane season.