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.

When it comes to commercial insurance, business owners want what matters most to be well protected, whether it's employees, commercial buildings, company vehicles, or business property. It's also just as important to protect against liability claims that can threaten the future of a business, since a single liability claim can deplete a company's entire net worth, or force the permanent closure of a thriving business.

When accidents or injuries occur in the workplace, it's common for companies to put the blame on a "careless" worker, or to blame supervisors or other employees for a lack of oversight. However, many workplace accidents and injuries can be avoided by first improving workplace conditions and processes, which would reduce employee injuries, workplace downtime, and potential Workers Compensation claims. Today's Aegis blog post highlights several ways companies can improve workplace processes to increase workplace and worker safety.

Although we are just beginning to enjoy springtime weather, many businesses are already thinking ahead towards summer, especially retailers and restaurant owners. Summer can be a peak time for retailers and restaurant owners so many are making plans now for merchandise displays, menu additions, hiring additional help, and marketing and promotions. However, many businesses fail to take proactive steps to make their business safer before the rush of summer business, when there can be an increase in theft and vandalism.

Companies often rely on specialized equipment, tools, and other technology to perform their daily functions and complete services for customers. After a while, tools, equipment, and technology can get worn out and lose their effectiveness, or worse yet, lead to slowdowns and liability issues for companies. The focus of today's Aegis blog are the various benefits that could result from upgrading or replacing tools, specialized equipment, and business technology.

If you're a small business owner, you understand that there are many responsibilities and roles to juggle in order to keep your company afloat. You might be interviewing candidates for job openings, analyzing monthly financial reports, closing a big sale, communicating with vendors, and resolving client issues all in one day.

The United States is home to over 1 million restaurants, employing over 15 million workers a year in establishments both big and small. Regardless of the size, location, or type of restaurant, workers at these businesses often suffer a higher rate of injury and accidents than workers in other industries. Because of the higher risk of worker injuries, it's imperative for business owners to promote worker safety at all times.

Having a successful business depends on having a strong, reliable workforce, but sometimes the workplace can become a hindrance to employee health. For example, if your restaurant or retail space is in an older building or one in need of maintenance, your employees could be getting sick at a higher rate than employees at cleaner or newer facilities. An increase in employee illness can quickly result in a drop in both productivity and profitability.