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8 Anti-Discrimination Laws Business Owners Should Know

8 Anti-Discrimination Laws Business Owners Should Know

Fair and equal treatment isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s often the law. Whether you’re hiring for a new position, planning a promotion, or letting an employee go, it’s important to be aware of anti-discrimination laws enforced by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Why? Because if you’re accused of discrimination or harassment, you could potentially face a long and costly legal battle...

Is Your Business Data Secure? 5 Things to Know About Small Business Data Breaches

Is Your Business Data Secure? 5 Things to Know About Small Business Data Breaches

A data breach is not something that just happens to mega-retailers – small businesses are also at risk. From customers’ credit card numbers to employee tax information, it’s likely that your small business handles sensitive data on a regular basis. All it takes is one convincing phishing email or a stolen laptop for sensitive data to get into the wrong hands. Having the right business...

Quick Ways to Spot Phishing Messages Targeting Your Business

Quick Ways to Spot Phishing Messages Targeting Your Business

Gone are the days when phishing attempts were easy to identify and limited to only emails. While malicious messages are nothing new, they’re becoming more sophisticated and harder to pick out from legitimate business communications.  They are also coming at us through texts, social media chats and even phone calls. A few simple actions with one of these messages can develop into a problem that...

Time Management Hacks for Small Business Owners

Time Management Hacks for Small Business Owners

Effectively managing time is a game changer for small business owners. By improving your time management skills, business owners often realize gains in productivity and efficiency—advancements that directly drive bottom-line success. One thing you shouldn’t have to waste your time on? Making sure you have the right insurance. Your local insurance agent is here to focus on protecting your business so you can focus your...

Secure Your Future: Business Interruption Insurance Explained

Secure Your Future: Business Interruption Insurance Explained

When you think about purchasing a business policy, you probably think about the protection it provides for a fire, windstorm or burglary. Insurance that covers the cost to repair a damaged building is one thing, but what about the other implications of temporarily closing? Could your business financially weather the storm without regular income from customers while you rebuild? This is why business interruption coverage (sometimes...

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