When it comes to commercial properties, few things add as much value and curb appeal as beautiful, healthy trees. They can provide abundant shade for the business and visitors while also reducing utility costs and excess noise on the property. However, it's important that trees never become a liability on your commercial property; otherwise your business could suffer financially. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at three ways trees could be a liability on your commercial property, and what can be done to mitigate those risks.

Business owners and management understand the importance of having a quality workforce. They are often the lifeblood of any company, as they are the ones making products, selling merchandise and services, connecting with customers, promoting the business, and helping it run as smoothly as possible. Ultimately, when employees are healthy, their employers are more stable and productive. As such, companies that invest in the health and wellness of their employees can reap incredible short-term and long-term benefits.

Holiday parties are a popular way for companies to celebrate the end of the year and to treat employees and their loved ones to fun and festivities. There's often great food, music and dancing, gifts or prizes, and alcoholic drinks for guests to enjoy. Unfortunately, some holiday parties can end in disaster for companies when employees or their guests make poor choices or act inappropriately.

Employees are a key part of any business, as they are the ones who perform services, manufacture or sell products, or promote the company. However, the same employees tasked with growing and improving a company are the ones who could potentially hurt it the most through careless or irresponsible actions. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at a few ways employees could make a business vulnerable by increasing liability risks or damaging company property.

Upgrades can be fun or rewarding opportunities, such as being bumped up on your flight from economy to first class, or being offered a luxury suite instead of a standard hotel room. However, there are sometimes when upgrades are a necessity in order to improve your company's daily operations and safety, or to boost certain areas of your business that need improvement. In today's Aegis blog post, we'll look at three upgrades that can help make your company safer and reduce liability exposure for your business.

Texas is home to some of the nation's most dynamic restaurants, with dining options ranging from tiny mom and pop cafes to world-class gourmet cuisine. No matter the size, cuisine or price range, restaurants all need Commercial Restaurant Insurance in order to operate and protect their business. However, the Commercial Insurance purchased when the doors first open may not meet the unique needs of restaurant owners after the business has been established and flourishes over time.

If you're a small business owner, you understand that some clients and customers require different care or services based on their current situation, unique needs, or future goals. For example, if you own a restaurant, you probably won't stay in business for very long if your only menu item is a cheeseburger, cooked the same way with the exact same condiments for all customers.

At the beginning of a new year, it's common for people to set resolutions or goals for themselves, such as losing weight, eating healthier, quitting smoking, learning a new language, or some other personal achievement. However, it's far less common for businesses to set specific goals each year, beyond the generic "sell more" or "make more money" kind of goals. The truth is that all companies can benefit greatly from having a few goals to work towards throughout the year, especially if they are S.M.A.R.T. goals (specific, measureable, achievable, realistic, and timely).

Commercial drivers are in high demand as more businesses look to provide premium services to clients, including same-day delivery of products and merchandise. For example, more restaurants now offer delivery services for their customers, and a growing number of shoppers love the convenience of having their groceries delivered right to their front door.

The American workforce continues to see an increase year after year in the number of employees who are near or past the typical retirement age. Contributing factors include improvements in healthcare, a growing need for experienced labor, and older Americans who must continue to work because of a lack of sufficient retirement savings. While older employees can be tremendous assets for companies, it's important for business owners to do their part to protect older workers, who are more likely to be injured on the jobsite.