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Managing a business is complicated during a recovery process

Many entrepreneurs pride themselves on being great multitaskers. It is often required of small- to medium-sized business owners to wear numerous hats, but what happens when a natural disaster strikes? Keeping tabs on all aspects of a company is one thing, but when the rebuilding process begins, the process of managing a business is not going to be what it was before.William Akers, mayor of Seaside Heights, New Jersey, has owned Bobber's Family Restaurant with his wife ...
August 5, 2013By InterWest Insurance General Insurance News Tag 0 Comment Read More »

July jobs report underscores need for businesses to be prepared

With the Bureau of Labor Statistics releasing what many economists consider a lackluster jobs report for July, small- to medium-sized business owners should ensure that they are prepared for numerous situations. While no company leader can predict what the nation's economy will do, or how it will subsequently impact his or her organization, a strong preparedness plan can create for a better future.The BLS report showed that the unemployment rate dropped to 7.4 percent, ...
August 2, 2013By InterWest Insurance General Insurance News Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Keep your insurance policies current as technology evolves

As a small to medium-sized business owner in California, it is probably extremely apparent that technology is quickly evolving. Silicon Valley is filled with startups, and entrepreneurs across the country flock to the Golden State in an attempt to get their company up and running. Whether a firm is established or just beginning, it is necessary to think about the long-term, and not just immediate goals.For example, many company leaders are aware of how ...
August 1, 2013By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Study: One-third of business owners affected by extreme weather

It is no surprise that Southwestern areas of the United States experience different weather patterns than other sections of the nation. One thing that remains clear though, is that small- to medium-sized business owners can be severely impacted by heavy storms. Without the right Arizona business insurance, company leaders could find themselves in a financial hole, forced to pay for repairs out of pocket. Even then, it might be difficult to reopen their stores. For example, ...
July 30, 2013By InterWest Insurance General Insurance News Tag 0 Comments Read More »

Why a strong recovery plan requires business insurance

Small business owners have numerous things to think about on a daily basis, but it is also crucial that they plan for the long-term. A failure to do so could mean that the company permanently closes its doors much sooner than expected.A Forbes contribution piece highlighted several tips for business owners to follow in preparation for a disaster. For starters, it is a good idea to prepare for power outages. This blog has previously ...
July 25, 2013By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Don't delay your Nevada business insurance

For business owners in Nevada, Hurricane Sandy might seem like an event that happened on another planet. The East Coast was ravaged last October, but what does it mean for small- to medium-sized companies located in the southwest and western areas of the United States?Unless an organization has the right Nevada business insurance policy, recovering after a natural disaster could be time consuming and expensive. Owners could easily go bankrupt by funding repairs out-of-pocket. ...
July 23, 2013By InterWest Insurance General Insurance News Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Arizona tourism business gaining steam

Arizona small- to medium-sized business owners that operate companies within the tourism industry are receiving good news lately. The state's Office of Tourism released numbers showing that last year, visitors spent $19.3 billion. That equals out to about $53 million per day.Whether a company leader is looking to open an organization's doors for the first time, or wants to build upon an established brand name, having the right Arizona business insurance policy will help ...
July 17, 2013By InterWest Insurance General Insurance News Tag 0 Comment Read More »

FEMA: Over one-third of small businesses do not reopen after a disaster

How protected is your small to medium-sized business? In the case of flooding, being located on higher ground might be helpful, but on the off chance that water breaks through, does your commercial property insurance account for such an event? Company owners likely want their firm to be successful for several years, perhaps even decades. To ensure this, the right business insurance policy—or set of policies—needs to be purchased. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency ...
July 11, 2013By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Keeping your business protected while the economy recovers

The Bureau of Labor Statistics released the nation's job report for June, showing that the U.S. economy is continuing its slow recovery. While the unemployment rate stayed steady at 7.6 percent, there were also 195,000 jobs added.Smaller businesses, or even highly niche companies, might not find their organization in one of the many sectors listed as adding or not adding positions. Even so, this does not mean that the jobs report should be considered ...
July 9, 2013By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

California releases first state-wide data breach report

As a California business owner, it is very likely that you are somehow connected to the internet. Your company probably has a website and you might even be using cloud computing to store important data such as customer information or even your own financial records. Data breaches are becoming increasingly common, which is why you need to find the right technology insurance for your organization.  When checking your California business insurance policies, this aspect cannot ...
July 3, 2013By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »