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 However, a company's best efforts can be hampered by something as simple as using outdated equipment and older tools to perform their work. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at some of the dangers that come with relying on outdated business technology.

As a new decade begins, many business owners will focus on setting goals and dreaming big for the months and years ahead. One important goal all companies should strive for is how to strengthen their business, putting themselves in the best possible position for success and growth. In today's Aegis post, we highlight three ways companies can strengthen their business in the new year to maximize their potential.

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.

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.

Commercial properties welcome people throughout the day, whether they are employees, restaurant patrons, retail customers, or business clients. People should always be safe while on your commercial property, but one of the most common places a person could become hurt or the victim of a crime is in the parking lot of your business. Today's Aegis blog post looks at four steps to improving parking lot safety on a commercial site.

One of the primary goals of any business is to attract customers, and a steady stream of them is a good indicator that your business is on the right track to success and growth. However, a higher number of customers can also come with a greater risk for potential injuries and accidents, especially for certain accident-prone industries such as restaurants and retail. Our Aegis blog post today focuses on ways to make your business safer for customers, as well as employees and other visitors to your commercial property.