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Keep business insurance part of your recovery plan

Having a general business insurance policy is a necessity for any organization, but it is especially vital for small to medium-sized companies to have one in place. Smaller firms might not be able to bounce back as quickly as larger ones when disaster strikes. No owner wants to dip into savings or take out a mass amount of loans to repair property damage, but without the right commercial property insurance, those could be the only ...
July 2, 2013By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Simple, smart things to keep in mind when starting your business

California has been the destination for many aspiring individuals for centuries. If you are among the many small to medium-sized business owners who wants to start fresh in the Golden State, it is important to have an accurate idea of what life will be like and what must be done for you to have a thriving company.A recent Forbes article highlighted some key things for entrepreneurs to keep in mind to ensure that they ...
July 1, 2013By InterWest Insurance General Insurance News Tag 0 Comment Read More »

How one storm can have a lasting impact

This blog has previously discussed what business owners need to do to guarantee that even if the power goes out, their company can stay profitable. No one who runs their own organization can guarantee that a powerful storm will never impact their property, or that the business will never fall upon hard times. What is important though, is to keep a company prepared for numerous situations.Any time that a company's doors are closed will ...
July 1, 2013By InterWest Insurance General Insurance News Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Prepare for the unpredictable with the right business insurance

Arizona entrepreneurs have many factors to consider when trying to create a comprehensive business plan that will bring short- and long-term success. Stability is essential, which is why having the right Arizona business insurance policy will help build a level ground that company owners can rely on.Fox Business recently spoke with several business leaders who are still working their way back to a full recovery following Hurricane Sandy. The superstorm struck at the end ...
June 27, 2013By InterWest Insurance General Insurance News Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Data breaches affect businesses of any size, in any industry

Small to medium-sized business owners cannot afford to think that they will never encounter a data breach. With more companies relying on computers and other forms of mobile technology, organizations across numerous industries are more connected—and possibly accessible—than ever before.While this blog previously discussed how two-thirds of data breaches were caused by human error or system glitches, businesses must keep their information and that of their customers safe. The recovery process following a loss of ...
June 26, 2013By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Coney Island continues to rebuild

For some, it might seem like Hurricane Sandy swept across the Eastern Seaboard ages ago. In reality, it was just seven months ago that businesses and residents were devastated by damages from flooding, heavy winds and long-standing power outages. Company leaders who rely on seasonal income were especially nervous about their recovery process, as summer means customers. If there is nowhere for people to go, how can owners make money?That was a common question ...
June 25, 2013By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comments Read More »

Strengthen your Nevada business for the long-term

Commercial property insurance should be at the top of every entrepreneur's checklist when he or she starts a company. When this necessity is overlooked—or a current policy is not updated—owners could face a long road to recovery.The tornado that swept through Moore, Oklahoma last month is one example of organizations being forced to rebuild."Dozens of businesses were damaged or destroyed by the massive Moore twister," explained a Huffington Post article. "Of these, some were ...
June 24, 2013By InterWest Insurance General Insurance News Tag 0 Comment Read More »

How to guarantee that your business survives a natural disaster

Depending on where a small to medium-sized business is located, its owners will have varied insurance policies. Companies in Maine will likely not have the same things covered as in a California business insurance policy. One of the reasons for this is that different areas of the United States will experience different types of weather.Regardless of an organization's location, being able to survive—and bounce back from—a natural disaster is essential. According to a contribution ...
June 21, 2013By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance Tag 0 Comment Read More »

Do you have the right Arizona business insurance?

This blog has previously discussed how as a small to medium-sized business owner, it is beneficial to regularly review the insurance policies that you have in place. There can often be small nuances that are forgotten about, and when an unexpected event does occur, company leaders can find themselves facing financial hardships.For example, let's say that you are a landscaper who operates his own Arizona business. With summer quickly approaching, perhaps more customers are ...
June 20, 2013By InterWest Insurance General Insurance News Tag 0 Comment Read More »

National Small Business Week is perfect time to review insurance

President John F. Kennedy first declared a National Small Business Week back in 1963, and now, 50 years later, President Barack Obama declared the week of June 17 -21 to be the time to honor small business owners and their firms.It is not easy to lead a company, as this blog often discusses, because organizations of all sizes experience unforeseen events. For small to medium-sized businesses, any type of severe weather or time when the ...
June 19, 2013By InterWest Insurance General Insurance News Tag 0 Comment Read More »