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10 Growth Strategies to Take Your Contractor Business Next Level

10 Growth Strategies to Take Your Contractor Business Next Level

Ready, set, grow! Take your contractor business to the next level this year with ten growth strategies designed to help you expand and bring in more profits.  Ready to level up? Here’s how: Update Your Contractor Website You don’t have to look far to find potential new clients. They’re online.  A website is your new business card. You can demonstrate professionalism and make a good first impression in a millisecond if your contractor website is modern, polished, and ...
August 23, 2019By InterWest Insurance Contractor Insurance contractor business, growth strategy 0 Comment Read More »
5 Must Have Contractor Insurance Policies for 2020

5 Must Have Contractor Insurance Policies for 2020

Construction professionals tackle some of the riskiest jobs. Like any other business owner, the right insurance policies will help protect you from financial losses if anything goes wrong. But, unlike other business owners, contractors face specialized risks that need specialized coverage. After all, your employees are climbing on rooftops clutching pneumatic roofing nail guns… not making froth art for cappuccinos. Is your contractor insurance built to protect you? Here are five must-have contractor insurance policies to have ...
July 24, 2019By InterWest Insurance Contractor Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
How to Save Money on Tools and Equipment Insurance Coverage

How to Save Money on Tools and Equipment Insurance Coverage

You know that insurance coverage is important for your business. But paying for insurance can feel like, well, a real pain. You want to protect the tools and equipment that you need to do your job, but who wants to overpay for tools and equipment insurance? You don’t want to break the bank having to replace your equipment when it is damaged or goes missing while on the job site, but you also don’t want ...
June 17, 2019By InterWest Insurance Contractor Insurance Tools and Equipment Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
5 Things to Know About Stolen Tools Insurance

5 Things to Know About Stolen Tools Insurance

Is there anything worse than stolen tools? When you’re a contractor relying on your tools and equipment to get the job done, the answer is a definitive no. Luckily, you can protect your tools and equipment against theft with a special type of contractor insurance. 1. Stolen Tools Insurance is Called Tools and Equipment Coverage Business owners want to protect their assets, no matter the industry. But insuring a contractor’s tools and equipment isn’t as straightforward as ...
June 4, 2019By InterWest Insurance Contractor Insurance Tools & Equipment Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
What Does Contractor General Liability Insurance Cover?

What Does Contractor General Liability Insurance Cover?

Accidents happen. This is true in every line of work but even more so in the high-risk industry of construction. And with this higher risk of accidents comes the very unpleasant possibility of getting sued. It is not uncommon for contractor businesses to be on the receiving end of a lawsuit. Whether perceived or real, clients will not hesitate to take you to court if they feel your business is at fault for damages or injuries they ...
September 10, 2018By InterWest Insurance Contractor Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
How Contractor Insurance And Bonds Help Build Your Business

How Contractor Insurance And Bonds Help Build Your Business

How are you building your construction business? Whether you prefer the time-honored practice of word-of-mouth referrals or are up to speed on the latest digital marketing techniques, don't overlook one of the most essential tools you've got available to you: contractor insurance and bonds. Not sure how an insurance policy or bonds can help put more cash in your account? Keep reading to find out. Contractor Insurance vs Contractor Bonds: What’s the Difference? Both contractor insurance and bonds ...
June 11, 2018By InterWest Insurance Contractor Insurance Contractor Bonds, Contractor Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
What Kind Of Contractor Insurance Do You Need?

What Kind Of Contractor Insurance Do You Need?

Choosing insurance for your contractor business can feel complicated and confusing. There is no one-size-fits-all policy that will neatly cover contractors across the industry just as no two contractor businesses are exactly alike. The kinds of policies and coverages available to contractors is almost as vast and varied as the jobs they perform and the types of business they run. But choosing the right insurance to protect your construction business doesn’t have to feel dizzying. Here ...
April 30, 2018By InterWest Insurance Contractor Insurance Contractor Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
Five critical fire safety tips

Five critical fire safety tips

A comprehensive commercial property insurance will come complete with some protection against fires. This security is important — a blaze can decimate an entire project. In the best case scenario, however, you won't ever have to file a claim. Here are give tips that can keep your site safe from the ravaging influence of flames. Make sure you have smoke detectors, and that they work: Smoke detectors can warn you that something is amiss, even ...
January 22, 2014By InterWest Insurance Contractor Insurance Fire Safety 0 Comment Read More »
Construction-related jobs among the most dangerous

Construction-related jobs among the most dangerous

Few people are satisfied with every aspect of their profession. Sometimes clients or managers are difficult or communicate poorly. Other jobs can be repetitive or tedious. Some vocations have hours that force their employees to toil long into the night.Those occupational hazards pale in comparison to those faced in the most dangerous jobs, where serious injury or death is an ever-present possibility. While the riskiest professions are somewhat spread across industries, three of the ...
January 16, 2014By InterWest Insurance Contractor Insurance Construction Jobs, Dangerous 0 Comment Read More »
The role of construction in renewable energy

The role of construction in renewable energy

Concern about the future of energy is becoming louder. Perhaps in no state is this more true than California, where progressive ideals and unusually sunny weather have many seriously considering switching to a more renewable source of energy, such as solar. In fact, the state installed as many megawatts in 2013 as it did in the previous 30 years combined, doubling its total capacity to nearly 4,000 megawatts.This only further cemented its spot atop ...
January 14, 2014By InterWest Insurance Contractor Insurance Construction, Renewable Energy 0 Comment Read More »