With restaurants and retail stores across the country either closed or open only for delivery or curbside service due to COVID-19, business owners are looking at ways to save money by cutting expenses. While canceling unneeded services like cable, streaming music, or linen service might save money now, it's important to not cancel other critical […]

The immediate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been the closure of thousands of businesses and events across the country, including retail stores, restaurants, theaters, bars, and sporting events. While these measures are in place to hopefully contain the viral spread, many companies have been left reeling as to how to proceed and recover from […]

Business owners understand the importance of protecting themselves against such threats as fire, theft, and liability claims. However, each year there are new, emerging threats that businesses must be aware of so they can take appropriate precautions and mitigate those risks. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at growing risks business owners should consider […]

Severe storms and weather disasters can strike at any time, as Nashville area businesses learned this week when tornados stuck several major commercial areas. For restaurants, retailers, gas stations, and other businesses, there might not be much time to prepare as bad weather approaches, so it's important to develop safety plans to implement when severe […]

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 However, a company's best efforts can be hampered by something as simple as using outdated equipment and older tools to perform their work.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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]