If you watch the news or see pictures from around the world, you'll likely notice the growing number of major natural disasters occurring around the country and the world. These include an increased number of hurricanes and floods, wildfires, tornadoes, hailstorms, and droughts than in previous years. Whether you attribute these to man-made climate change, […]

In just the last thirty years, businesses have been completely transformed by technology advances, including the Internet, smartphones, GPS mapping, digital video, and more. While most of these devices and advances have improved our economy and various industries, they can also leave our companies vulnerable if we rely too much on them. Today's Aegis blog […]

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 […]

During grade school and college, students are often asked to write research papers or essays on a specific topic or book, and it's usually clear to teachers who did their research and who didn't. Those who take the time to do thorough research typically earn better grades because they have more information and understand the […]

If you've driven a car any time recently, you may have noticed the growing problem of distracted drivers on streets and busy freeways. You might have had to honk at someone veering into your lane while they're texting, or you might have quickly slammed on your brakes because of distractions in your own car. Distracted […]

In our competitive economy, businesses need every advantage they can get in order to grow and thrive. An important first step towards achieving long-term company success is recruiting the best possible employees to work for you. However, attracting top tier talent can be difficult when qualified applicants have an abundance of positions and companies to […]

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 […]

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. In the midst of […]

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 […]

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 […]