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3 Tips to Keep Information Secure with a Remote Workforce

3 Tips to Keep Information Secure with a Remote Workforce

If your business adapted a virtual office environment during COVID-19, developing a remote work policy is critical for securing confidential data. Whether you're updating an existing remote work policy or starting one from scratch, there's no better time to make sure you're protecting the valuable data your remote workers are taking out into the world. How should you secure data with remote employees? We've got three tips to help you put together an ironclad data security ...
June 5, 2020By InterWest Insurance Business Insurance COVID-19, Cyber Liability Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
10 Small Business Lessons Learned During COVID-19

10 Small Business Lessons Learned During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a catastrophic impact on the global economy, with small businesses hit particularly hard. Despite challenging times, many business owners have learned a lesson or two. Here are a few takeaways from the pandemic that may help your business weather this -- and any future -- storms. Stay Positive, Cash Flow The line between profit and cash flow can be fine, but business owners who survive tough times agree that positive cash flow ...
May 20, 2020By InterWest Insurance Business Insurance COVID-19, Cyber Liability Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
10 Things Every Small Business Owner Should Know About Cyber Risk

10 Things Every Small Business Owner Should Know About Cyber Risk

We're demystifying the world of cybercrime to help small business owners determine what risks they face and how to protect themselves from hacks, attacks, and malicious cyber activity. Check out these 10 things small business owners need to know about cybercrime. You're Not Too Small to Worry About Cybercrime Many small business owners make this critical mistake... Believing they're just too small to worry about cybercrime. 3 out of 5 firms (61%) reported an attack in the last year, ...
January 23, 2020By InterWest Insurance Business Insurance, Cyber Liability Insurance Cybercrime, Formjacking, Ransomware 0 Comment Read More »
5 Most Common Small Business Insurance Claims

5 Most Common Small Business Insurance Claims

It’s easy to think it won’t happen to you. But accidents and unexpected surprises happen every day to businesses just like yours. But what type of accidents are you most likely to encounter as a small business owner? Luckily, you don't have to guess. Data from over one million commercial insurance policies can tell you the most common claims your business is most likely to face. 5 Most Common Small Business Insurance Claims Burglary and Theft Water ...
December 6, 2019By InterWest Insurance Business Insurance, Commercial Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
Patent Insurance Basics: What You Need to Know

Patent Insurance Basics: What You Need to Know

Insurance coverage plays a key part in protecting your business. If you want to take measures to prevent problems with your intellectual property, you need the right type of policy. When your company invents and develops products, you need patent insurance to limit the risk of financial loss due to challenges from competitors or to protect yourself from outsider interest in your item or process. What is Patent Insurance? When you take out a patent, it ...
November 21, 2019By InterWest Insurance Business Insurance, Intellectual Property Insurance Patent Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
Planning for the Future of Your Business

Planning for the Future of Your Business

What happens to your business after you're gone? You've spent a lifetime building your business. But you can't run it forever. Death, disability, or just retirement... there are a number of ways your business can pass from your hands.  What are some ways you can pass on your business when the time comes? 1. Transfer the Business to Your Heirs  Have you dreamed of passing your business on to the next generation? Many entrepreneurs dream of doing just ...
September 11, 2019By InterWest Insurance Business Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
What Your Business Needs to Know About Intellectual Property

What Your Business Needs to Know About Intellectual Property

Innovation drives business and changes our world. From small, home-based businesses to global corporations, a new idea or concept is created every day. If you’re in business, it’s important to understand the value of your intellectual property - and how you can protect it. What is Business Intellectual Property? Your intellectual property includes the ideas, concepts, and processes that your business owns. Consider the mouse whose ears are one of the most recognizable cultural icons in the ...
April 15, 2019By InterWest Insurance Business Insurance, Intellectual Property Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
Tips To Save Money On Insurance For Your Business

Tips To Save Money On Insurance For Your Business

Does business insurance feel complicated and costly? It doesn’t have to. Arm yourself with knowledge so you can be sure you’re getting the coverages your business needs while saving money wherever possible. Know What You Need Businesses come in all shapes and sizes, and taking a close look at yours will help you determine which coverages are essential and which are not. Here are some factors that can impact your insurance costs. Type of Business Your business is not ...
October 8, 2018By InterWest Insurance Business Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
5 Insurance Policies Your Business Needs To Survive

5 Insurance Policies Your Business Needs To Survive

You’ve poured your heart, soul, time, and resources into building your business. Is it protected? Commercial insurance provides the safety net that your business needs in the event of an unexpected accident, injury, or even lawsuit. Because your cash reserves are better spent on growth and expansion than legal fees or claims. Here are five insurance policies that will ensure your business stays safe and sound against nearly any catastrophe that may come your way. General Liability General liability ...
May 7, 2018By InterWest Insurance Business Insurance Business Owner's Policy, Commercial Auto, Cyber Liability, General Liability, Workers' Compensation 0 Comment Read More »