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Business Insurance for Freelancers and Solopreneurs

Business Insurance for Freelancers and Solopreneurs

Is commercial insurance for freelancers necessary, or is it something you can skip until your business gets bigger? Freelancers and solopreneurs don't often consider insurance coverage for their businesses, particularly when they're just starting. Yet, your freelance business is just as likely to run into a potential risk as the full-service agency down the street — the one with 35 employees and seven-figure profits. The only difference between you is that without insurance coverage, a single ...
June 20, 2022By InterWest Insurance Business Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
7 Events in Truckee for Summer 2022

7 Events in Truckee for Summer 2022

What's your favorite local Tahoe-Truckee event? Whether you live for ski season or love the nostalgia of the annual Fourth of July parade, there’s nothing quite like the memories made at community events. Summer 2022 will be full of exciting local events for families, music lovers, beer connoisseurs, and more. 7 Summertime Events in Truckee, CA Truckee Farmers Market Enjoy fresh, crisp apples, local cheeses and chocolate, and other goodies from Truckee businesses at the Farmers Market. ...
June 15, 2022By InterWest Insurance Tahoe Truckee News & Events 0 Comment Read More »
Amazing Small Business Statistics to Inspire Entrepreneurs

Amazing Small Business Statistics to Inspire Entrepreneurs

Are you a small business owner or entrepreneur? Building a business takes a lot of courage, time, and financial resources. But the payoff can be incredible: earning money doing something you love and serving an audience you care about. If you're a small business owner or dream of becoming one, these amazing small business statistics will inspire you to keep going on your entrepreneurial journey. Small Businesses Make Up 90-99% of All Businesses Only about 10% of companies ...
June 8, 2022By InterWest Insurance Business Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
12 Questions About Homeowners Insurance Answered

12 Questions About Homeowners Insurance Answered

When it comes to risk coverage, homeowners insurance is essential. Homeowners insurance covers the roof over your head, and it may even cover the shirt on your back, too! Homeowners insurance is designed to protect your home, property, and belongings and protect your financial assets in the event someone gets injured while visiting your home. Do you have questions about homeowners insurance? We've got answers to some of the most common queries you might ask ...
June 3, 2022By InterWest Insurance Homeowners Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
3 Questions About Environmental Liability Insurance

3 Questions About Environmental Liability Insurance

Pollution events often make the news, from major oil spills to industrial disasters. The results can be devastating for the responsible entities. But a small pollution event can be just as damaging to a company's profits and reputation, even if it's as tiny as site runoff after heavy rainfall. Luckily, you can insure your business against lost costs, lawsuits, and reputational damage after a pollution event with environmental liability coverage. What is Environmental Insurance for Contractors? Environmental liability ...
April 29, 2022By InterWest Insurance Contractor Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
15 Tips for a More Sustainable and Ecofriendly Business

15 Tips for a More Sustainable and Ecofriendly Business

How green is your business? Creating eco-friendly policies in the workplace can help your company positively impact your environment. Not only do green workplace policies help make the world a healthier place, but they can also positively impact the health and wellbeing of your employees while reducing your operating costs, too! Here are fifteen ways you can create a more sustainable business. Go Paperless Paper is the third-largest industrial pollutant for air, water, and soil. During production, ...
April 22, 2022By InterWest Insurance Sustainability 0 Comment Read More »
10 Things to Know About Flood Insurance

10 Things to Know About Flood Insurance

Do you need flood insurance? 99% of counties in the United States have been impacted by a flood event, according to FEMA. Even the driest places in America, like Death Valley, have dangerous flash floods. Even the smallest amount of flooding can cause significant damage. According to floodsmart.gov, just 1 inch of water can cause $25,000 of damage to your home. 10 Things to Know About Flood Insurance If you have questions about flood insurance, take a look ...
March 15, 2022By InterWest Insurance Flood Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
Faces of Aegis: Green Envy, Inc.

Faces of Aegis: Green Envy, Inc.

This post is part of our Faces of Aegis series. We're spotlighting our clients, the people and businesses who are making an impact in our Tahoe-Truckee community and beyond! Read more of our client spotlights here. Living in the Tahoe region means respecting and being good stewards of the natural environment. Aegis client Green Envy, Inc. is doing their part to keep Tahoe green with custom landscaping services and BMP installations.  Learn more about the ways ...
March 14, 2022By InterWest Insurance Faces of Aegis 0 Comment Read More »
How to protect your small business against cyber threats

How to protect your small business against cyber threats

Does your small business need to worry about cyber threats? You may not think you’re big enough to be concerned about cyberattacks, but you might be surprised at how often a small business is the target of hacks and breaches. Your small size can actually make you more vulnerable to cyberattacks. Sophisticated cybercriminals know that a small business often lacks the security infrastructure of larger businesses. Your small stature could make you a sitting duck for ...
February 11, 2022By InterWest Insurance General 0 Comment Read More »
3 Things to Consider When Buying Equipment for Your Business

3 Things to Consider When Buying Equipment for Your Business

What transforms a great idea and turns it into a profitable business? For many business owners, it's the tools, equipment, and other physical assets that turn a dream into reality. From a photographer's camera to a contractor's tools and every retail rack, register, and roll of register tape, your equipment helps you get the job done. Before you start purchasing the assets you need to run your business, here are three things to consider: 1. What Type ...
February 9, 2022By InterWest Insurance Commercial Insurance 0 Comment Read More »