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Online Reputation Management: Why It’s Important and How to Protect Yourself and Your Small Business

Kathy Simpson

Your business's good reputation is one of its greatest assets. It differentiates you from the competition, and customers will pay a premium to do business with a reliable company they can... Continue

Here’s What Happens When a Vehicle Crashes into Your Small Business (and Why You Need Business Insurance)

Kathy Simpson

At 10:30 on a Sunday evening, Steve Lapenta's phone rang. An employee of Lapenta's small natural foods business, The Bridge in Middletown, Conn., was on the line. “You should come down here," the employee said. “A truck just crashed... Continue

How to Create a Disaster Recovery Plan for Your Small Business

Allie Johnson

Any small business can get turned upside down by an unexpected disaster, but having a plan in place can help get you back in... Continue

7 Ways to Avoid Legal Risk in Advertising

Kelly Spors

Mark Twain wrote that “many a small thing has been made large by the right kind of advertising." And it's true. Smart advertising can make a relatively unknown brand or product famous. Yet it's also a legal minefield. Whether on TV,... Continue

How to Protect Your Small Business From Floods

Kathy Simpson

For three days in August 2016, parts of Louisiana saw rains that exceeded those of Hurricane Katrina. The torrential downpours dropped more than 30 inches of rain in some regions of the state—three times that of the infamous hurricane.... Continue

Why Small Business Owners Shouldn’t Underestimate the Risk of Power Outages

Alexander Huls

When the electricity goes out at home, it's often a simple inconvenience. Usually you can remedy this temporary situation with a flashlight and a good book or some board games. But for small business owners, the cost of power outages due... Continue

Home-Based Business Owner? Watch Out for These 5 Big Risks

Kelly Spors

Many home-based business owners treat their operations informally—but you shouldn't. While running a business from home may indeed afford many comforts like working in your pajamas or taking breaks to walk your dog, there are still many... Continue

The 4 Cyber Attacks Business Owners Need to Watch Out For

Michael Kelly

Protecting your business and customer data can seem daunting in this ever-changing landscape of cyber security. By educating yourself on some of the most common cyber threats, you can begin to take action to protect your company and... Continue

9 Signs Your Small Business is About to Get Hacked

Gene Marks

You can never really tell if your small business is going to be hacked.  But the likelihood is high.  In fact, according to a 2015 report, 62% of small and medium sized companies have been hit by a data breach.  Even if you take every... Continue