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.

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.

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.

With businesses closed for over a month due to Covid-19, government leaders must now decide how and when to reopen industries while considering the impact to public health and the economy. In Texas, some businesses will soon begin to reopen but just in a curbside capacity for now. For companies that have never operated curbside, or are unsure how to do this in a safe way, our Aegis blog offers some safety steps to consider before reopening with curbside service.

With restaurants and retail stores across the country either closed or open only for delivery or curbside service due to COVID-19, business owners are looking at ways to save money by cutting expenses. While canceling unneeded services like cable, streaming music, or linen service might save money now, it's important to not cancel other critical expenses like business insurance.

The immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the closure of thousands of businesses and events across the country, including retail stores, restaurants, theaters, bars, and sporting events. While these measures are in place to hopefully contain the viral spread, many companies have been left reeling as to how to proceed and recover from these temporary closures.

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.

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.

As the holidays approach, restaurants and bars may find themselves busier as people celebrate with friends and family, and with companies hosting end of year celebrations. Many of these festive gatherings often involve alcohol, so the liability risk for bars and restaurants may increase during the season. To help keep customers safer while also lowering liability risks, today's Aegis blog post offers a few helpful hints for restaurants and bars this holiday season.

The next few months are a busy time for restaurants and bars, as people celebrate or host events for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Eve. While businesses get a big financial boost from customers celebrating the holidays, it also comes with added risk because of the increase of alcohol sales and consumption.