As we approach the colder winter months, businesses across the country are likely to be affected by the dual threat of the normal cold and flu season, plus the added concern of Covid-19 spreading through the workplace. Although companies can't keep all employees from falling ill, proactive steps now can still help minimize illness and promote wellness. In order to protect employees this winter and hopefully avoid temporary closures due to employee illness or injury, we offer some ways companies can promote employee health this winter.

With an uncertain economy, businesses continue to look for ways to trim expenses and cut back on unnecessary details. However, cutting key maintenance expenses could end up harming the business in the long run, or increasing liability risks for the business. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at some of the maintenance expenses businesses should keep in their budget in order to minimize liability risk and protect the future of the business.

Every business owner dreams of their company taking off and growing by leaps and bounds, whether through a stream of loyal customers, an effective ad campaign, or even a viral video. Unfortunately, not all companies are ready to handle sudden growth, and dropping the ball on an influx of new business could mean disaster later. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at some of the ways sudden business growth can impact a company, and how companies can be better prepared to handle it.

Starting a business can be a thrilling endeavor, but it can also come with a host of financial and legal hurdles to overcome before you can open your doors to customers. One of the most important challenges is finding the ideal location, but it's important to know what you're getting into before you sign a commercial property lease and are locked into the agreement. Today's Aegis blog post looks at some of things business owners should know before signing any commercial property lease.