You can create a much-needed service or great product idea, but owning and running a business often involves a crash course in many other areas, such as permits, taxes, payroll, legal contracts, and especially commercial insurance. People with great ideas and plans for their business growth can quickly get derailed because they don't know how […]

Businesses are already looking ahead towards the summer as a time of growth and increased foot traffic, but it's also important to remember that we're also nearing the start of hurricane season. With tens of thousands of businesses across Texas and the Gulf Coast, it's essential to make preparations now to ensure your business faces […]

Businesses of all industries have been hit hard by a growing wave of thieves in search of copper and copper wiring. Restaurants, retailers, office buildings, contractors, and more have all been victims of this specific kind of crime due to the soaring price of scrap copper among recyclers and scrap yards. Because copper wiring is […]

After a challenging year, people across the country are venturing out in greater numbers to their favorite restaurants, bars, cafes, coffeeshops, and bakeries. With this larger number of both customers and employees comes the added worry of injuries, accidents, and other liability risks that restaurants must face. In today's Aegis blog post, we discuss ways […]

Winter Storm Uri brought catastrophic weather conditions to Texas, causing billions of dollars in damages to buildings across the region. As a result, thousands of property owners needed immediate repairs and contractors for their plumbing, electrical, and construction needs. Unfortunately, some property owners have fallen victim to scam artists and uninsured crews who claim to […]

This past year has seen a large number of changes in our global and local economies, but few have been more surprising than the explosion of the housing market. The number of available homes currently on the real estate market has plummeted to record lows as people are snatching up new construction homes, preexisting homes, […]

The success of a business can be attributed to many factors, but one that can significantly influence a company is the landlord of a commercial property. A good landlord can go a long way in supporting their tenant businesses, while a bad landlord can create financial and logistical nightmares for their tenants and hamper their […]

Companies of all industries rely on equipment, tools, or vehicles in order to run their daily operations. Whether it's a company computer, industrial kitchen mixer, or delivery truck, workers must know how to operate special machinery or equipment in order to complete their tasks, but always with safety in mind. The focus of today's Aegis […]

Running your own business presents a significant number of challenges and concerns on a daily basis, from hiring to marketing to production to expenses. It just takes one major loss or catastrophic event to completely wipe out revenue gains and company growth, which is why it so important that businesses are prepared to bounce back […]

Residents in Texas are used to dealing with common weather events in their region. For those close to the Gulf Coast, hurricanes and flooding are big concerns, while in north Texas, snow and tornadoes are a greater concern. However, in recent years Texans have begun to experience a wider variety and intensity of severe weather […]