For businesses along the Gulf Coast, June 1 marked the start of another important time period – the start of hurricane season. From June 1 through November 30, companies across the region must stay aware of weather conditions in the tropics in the event serious weather threatens the coast. In today's Aegis blog, we discuss […]

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 […]

Due to the COVID-19 virus, many state and local governments across the country have encouraged or required the temporary closure of non-essential businesses to protect public health. As a result, many business owners have closed down their operations and shuttered their premises for the time being. In the midst of this global and financial uncertainty, […]

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 […]

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. […]

Business owners understand the importance of having a backup plan in case a customer order goes awry, a commercial vehicle breaks down, or key employees fall ill during the busy holiday season. However, some of the most important backups a company might need are often overlooked until it's too late. Today's Aegis blog post focuses […]

Thriving businesses can be slowed down or even shut down temporarily when a catastrophic event impacts their business property or daily operations. While some companies wisely have commercial insurance coverage to protect against such losses or damages, other companies take the risk of relying far more on commercial or emergency loans to help cover repairs […]

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 […]