Chip Cards and Payment Trends: What Business Owners Need to Know and Do in 2016
Posted: March 26, 2016
Chip Cards and Payment Trends: What Business Owners Need to Know and Do in 2016Does your business accept chip cards yet? Don’t panic if it’s still on your to-do list, but you may want to get moving on this. Swiping credit cards, a technology dating back to the ’60s, is quickly becoming an outdated process. While there is no law requiring businesses to accept chip cards, there is a shift in liability from banks to businesses. So if your...
Coverage Check: Is Your Property Protected Against Vandalism?
Posted: March 17, 2016
Coverage Check: Is Your Property Protected Against Vandalism?Vandalism may not be the first issue that comes to mind when you think about your commercial insurance. Unfortunately, this concern is very real and can lead to serious destruction of your property. It is often expensive to repair, and acts such as graffiti can have far-reaching consequences for your business. Why Commercial Property Insurance is Crucial Even a single act of vandalism can directly impact your...
Psst! 'Password' is not a Password!
Posted: February 22, 2016
Psst! 'Password' is not a Password!While it’s easy to remember, 123456 is not an effective password. In SplashData’s fourth annual list of the most popular passwords of 2015, the top four were variations of the numerals one through nine. Number two on this list was “password.” Even if you are more creative with your passwords, you may not be doing enough to protect your business, your personal information, or your...
The Value Of Employee Sick Days For Business Owners
Posted: February 17, 2016
The Value Of Employee Sick Days For Business OwnersWhile it can be easy to see how sick days would be beneficial to your employees, they are equally valuable to you as an employer. Taking a day or two off from work affects immediate productivity, but the consequences of employees "toughing it out" and coming to work sick are far greater. Coming to Work Sick: Why Not to Do It When there's a lot to be accomplished...
What to Know about Ice Dams
Posted: February 17, 2016
What to Know about Ice DamsIf you’re no stranger to snow, then an ice dam on your roof is a dangerous seasonal possibility. An ice dam is a ridge of ice that forms at the edge of a roof and prevents melting snow from draining off the roof. From gutter damage to unintended injuries, an ice dam can spell disaster. Fortunately, ice dams can be easily mitigated if you take steps to prevent them...