More effective than a television, radio, print, or Internet ad, viral videos can instantly boost the profile of a business or business owner as it spreads online and is shared by thousands or millions of viewers. While some business viral videos might highlight the skills of a kind retail employee or talented restaurant chef, others might capture a waiter's rude customer service or unsafe contractor. The real question for business owners is: what kind of viral video would your business have?

Starting a retail business from the ground up involves hard work, determination, solid execution, financial backing, and great employees to help you get off the ground. Because of the investment involved, it's essential to protect the future of your retail store from possible loses that can disrupt your business or lead to a permanent closure. If you own a retail store or chain, Retail Insurance from Aegis Insurance & Financial Services is the best way to protect the immediate and long-term future of a retail business.

Although summer may mean a boost in sales or customer activity, it could also mean an increase in worker injuries, lost or damaged merchandise, or structural issues to your business. For a large number of businesses, summer can be the riskiest time of the year. Today's Aegis blog post looks at the ways businesses may be at a greater risk during the summer months, ways to minimize risks, and what kinds of Commercial Insurance may be needed.

As the holiday season rapidly approaches, retailers are looking for new ways to attract customers and increase revenue. However, the holiday season is also one of the busiest times of the year for criminals and thieves who target retail stores and shopping centers. Retailers can see their holiday revenues diminished greatly by theft, vandalism, and other petty crimes. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at several ways business owners can better protect their retail stores this holiday season.

If you venture inside any major retailer, department store, or big box store, you're likely to see a wide array of holiday décor and items for sale. Although the holiday season is the busiest season for both small and major retailers, it can also come with major risks for the business and its owners. In today's blog post, we'll highlight four major risks retailers face during the holiday season, and some simple ways business owners can manage and reduce their risk exposure.

Houston continues to develop new commercial, office, and residential properties at an astounding rate, far surpassing economic growth in other areas of the country. Our city's robust economy allows many individuals to take a leap of faith and become small business owners. However, owning a small business such as retail shop comes with both high rewards and high risk. Thankfully, there are proactive steps retail shop owners can take to minimize risk and protect their business.

Establishing a retail business takes substantial work, as owners develop a business idea and company strategy, build inventory, develop a customer base, market and advertise their business, and plan for the future. All of these steps require hard work, patience, quality employees, investment capital, and equipment and other assets.