This week, Hurricane Ian made landfall in the state of Florida, bringing with it torrential winds, devastating storm surges, and widespread flooding. Although Texas businesses and homeowners can breathe a quick sign of relief that our region was spared, the reality is that catastrophic weather can impact our region at any time.

People will pass judgment quickly on your business simply by how the building looks inside or outside. Your company should always project the best possible image to make a positive impression with customers and vendors, and not one that discourages them from returning.

In today's Aegis blog post, learn three types of commercial building maintenance that can strengthen your company's reputation and encourage return visitors.

Sports fans love to visit their local restaurants and bars to cheer for their favorite football, baseball, basketball, or soccer teams, or watch special events such as pay-per-view boxing or mixed martial art fights. While bar and restaurant owners enjoy the uptick in food and drink sales, these larger and sometimes rowdy crowds can pose a risk for owners.

Over the last two years, labor shortages and supply chain delays have impacted workplace safety in construction sites, warehouses, contractor jobs, and other labor-intensive jobs. As a result, some companies have seen an uptick in worker injuries and worksite accidents, leading to costly delays and losses.

Investing in technology strengthens your business by preserving productivity and reducing worker liability claims or employee absences. Learn three ways technology tools can enhance safety both for your employees and worksite.

The most active period of hurricane season generally begins in August, and with our region already affected by a summer-long drought, conditions are ripe for flash floods and heavy rainfall. However, there are proactive steps you can take now to better protect your commercial property from costly property damage and business interruptions.

Millions of companies across the country operate out of rented or leased commercial space, but business owners are usually required to meet specific requirements before property landlords let them move in and use the space. These contractual obligations protect the property owner, but also the business itself if disaster strikes the property.

Business owners often dream of owning their own location, with room to grow and the freedom to have their space reflect their corporate brand and vision. For other companies, a new property might mean opening a second location or a chance to upgrade to a larger space.

In any case, buying a commercial property involves more than just a good location and the financing to pay for it – it also requires lots of detailed research. Learn four factors your business should consider before buying a new or additional commercial property.

Social media continues to influence how people learn, shop, and discover new things. Businesses that are able to create and share great video content on social media are much more likely to generate positive buzz and draw in new and returning customers.

In today's Aegis blog post we'll look at five types of videos that can help boost your brand and attract visitors, as well as the industries that can benefit the most.

Business needs and policies may change over time as your business grows, and this can include your company's security policy. Even if your business has been relatively secure in the past, it's important to ensure that your security policy will effectively protect employees, customers, and the business itself if disaster strikes.

Theft is a growing problem for businesses of all industries, with the biggest threat coming from company employees. Employee theft is estimated to cost U.S. businesses a total of $50 billion every year, so it's important to mitigate these losses if you own your own business.

Learn about four steps you can take to reduce the opportunity for employee theft and protect the long-term future of your business.