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.

In the last few years, a shift has emerged in how consumers pay for their purchases, with more choosing to use mobile pay options or simply buying online. So what does this mean for business owners? For some companies, this might mean eliminating the option of cash payments since fewer customers carry cash for purchases. Our Aegis blog post today looks at three things to consider if you're interested in transitioning to a cashless business.

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.

Black Friday is nearly here, kicking off the start of major holiday sales and the busiest time of year for retailers. While it can be a fun time for shoppers looking to score a great holiday deal, it can also be a hectic and sometime dangerous situation for both shoppers and retail workers. Today's Aegis blog post looks a few ways retailers can better protect customers and employees during the holidays.

Owning a successful business involves a great deal of time, dedication, and hard work in order to achieve growth and reach specific goals. However, once you've begun to grow and thrive as a company, it's important to invest back into your company to ensure years or decades of continued success. Today's Aegis blog post looks at the four best investments a company can make to reach higher goals and continue on the path of growth.

As summer finally draws to a close and people welcome the arrival of cooler temperatures, it is the ideal time for business owners to prepare for the fall by inspecting all areas of their property for possible repairs and improvements. As we begin to see earlier sunsets and longer evenings, it's important that commercial properties take proactive steps to make their businesses as safe as possible for customers, employees, vendors, and any other guests to their property.

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.

When you have a commercial property, it's important that the property be welcoming, appealing, and safe for customers and employees. Trees play an important role on commercial properties from restaurants to retail stores, so their care should be a priority for business owners. In today's Aegis blog post, we'll explain why professional tree care is good for business and the difference it can make.