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BLS: Unemployment rate falls to 7.3 percent

BLS: Unemployment rate falls to 7.3 percent

Ideally, the road to success would be a smooth one for businesses of all sizes and across every industry. However, that is rarely the case, and many entrepreneurs are aware of that fact. For true long-term success, companies must have a comprehensive general business insurance policy. Otherwise, unexpected events could be even more devastating. For example, the most recent unemployment report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed what many economists consider to be less-than adequate ...
September 9, 2013By InterWest Insurance General Insurance News Bureau of Labor Statistics, Unemployment Rate 0 Comment Read More »
Ensure that your Nevada business continues to thrive

Ensure that your Nevada business continues to thrive

As many small- to medium-sized business owners in Nevada know, the state is much more than casinos and the bright lights of Las Vegas. Companies in numerous industries operate there and business owners work hard to guarantee themselves and their employees long-term success. That is why having the right Nevada business insurance policy — or even set of policies — is so important. Everything from severe weather to acts of vandalism can impact an organization, and recovery times can vary. ...
September 5, 2013By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Nevada, Thriving Business 0 Comment Read More »
Report: U.S. construction increases last month

Report: U.S. construction increases last month

For construction companies, having comprehensive and up-to-date general contractor insurance is essential. Because research shows that the housing market is working its way back to a full recovery, contractors and builders need to keep their company protected against numerous potential events. On Tuesday, the Commerce Department released a report showing that construction spending climbed 0.6 percent to an annual rate of $901 billion. Private spending on home construction projects also increased, which Reuters explained was a sign ...
September 4, 2013By InterWest Insurance Contractor Insurance Construction Increase 0 Comment Read More »
Why your California business insurance should remain current

Why your California business insurance should remain current

California residents and business owners have likely been keeping themselves up-to-date on the latest information concerning the wildfire dubbed the Rim Fire. The blaze is currently listed as the fourth largest fire in the state's history and has been burning for two weeks. As of Tuesday, September 3, was 70 percent under control, according to CNN. Over Labor Day weekend though, some company leaders finally began to feel the fire's effects. Yosemite National Park had remained open ...
September 3, 2013By InterWest Insurance General Insurance News Tag 0 Comment Read More »