The popularity and shear number of craft breweries, wineries, and distilleries are on the rise. In the US, between 2016 and 2017, the number of: -Regional craft breweries increased 15.5%;
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In recent years, we have seen many scandals at a number of corporations involving issues such as bribery, personal misconduct, and several glaringly egregious business practices.[i] The result of these scandals has led to reduced corporate profits as w…
As a small business owner, you know how hard you work to grow your business and keep it running efficiently. You find the perfect merchandise, hire the best workers you can, and market your business to keep new customers coming in. All this hard work n…
When underwriters think about risk, perils such as fire and theft come to mind. One risk that can be overlooked is improperly underwriting multiple named insureds. This article will discuss the importance of underwriting named insureds. A key element o…
When an emergency occurs, being prepared is no accident. It all starts with a good plan. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, up to 60% of small businesses never reopen their doors following a disaster, so it is critical for every busi…
Harnessing the power of telematics services, EnRoute from Erie Insurance delivers driving intelligence to help business owners protect their employees. It may potentially lower business auto premiums too.
Communicating is like breathing for businesses. If communication stops, business halts. While different relationships may require different ways of communicating—for example you communicate with your team members differently than you would your custome…
One of the core concepts of insurance is risk management. The Institutes define risk management as “the process of making and implementing decisions that will minimize the adverse effects of accidental losses on an organization.”[i] Insurance professio…
Knowledgeable employees elevate your customer experience and make your business a destination your customers will return to. When determining what strategic initiatives your business should address first, your employees are a great place to start.
I can still remember the first time I was asked by my manager to record the number of parts that were machined during a shift. I hopped up from my desk, grabbed a clipboard and pen, then went to the floor. I proudly walked from machine to machine askin…