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Can Your Bike Shop Answer These Common Customer Questions?

Can Your Bike Shop Answer These Common Customer Questions?

No one has all the answers, but we do have a good idea of what questions are being asked. Using SEO tools, we gathered some of the most common questions regarding the biking world so you know exactly what your customers are searching for. Being able to answer these questions can help you get found online and sets you and your store up as a trusted expert in the field. Here are some common questions ...
July 19, 2023By InterWest Insurance Commercial Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
Pedaling Forward: Navigating Bike Shop Ownership Strategy

Pedaling Forward: Navigating Bike Shop Ownership Strategy

The U.S. bicycle industry is worth over $6 billion, with around 10 million bikes being purchased every year. However, since 2000, about 40% of all bike shops have closed or been purchased by larger chains. This has made the market really competitive and even more so for local bike retail and repair shops. Buyers have a lot of options, from frame size and materials to standard or electric options. So many buying options can ...
July 17, 2023By InterWest Insurance Commercial Insurance 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 »
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 »
These Are The Biggest Cyber Risks for 2020 According to Experts

These Are The Biggest Cyber Risks for 2020 According to Experts

Businesses are increasing their reliance on digital solutions in order to make their businesses more efficient and to gain new insight into consumer habits. But these digital solutions bring an increased risk of digital attacks. What dangers are lurking in cyberspace, threatening your business and profits in the coming year?  The Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies (CRS) has gained a worldwide reputation for its innovative research in the analysis, understanding, and management of systemic risk. Each year ...
October 25, 2019By InterWest Insurance Business and IT Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Cyber Liability Insurance Cyber Liability, Cyber Risk 0 Comment Read More »
Protecting Your Business Against The Most Common Insurance Claims

Protecting Your Business Against The Most Common Insurance Claims

If you’re like most business owners you want to maximize your profits and minimize the risks you take. As your business grows you may implement certain processes to help you operate more efficiently, such as lean inventory principles or an agile approach to working with clients. One of the easiest things you can do to maximize your cash flow, however, is to be sure you’re carrying the right amount of commercial insurance for your ...
July 19, 2017By InterWest Insurance Commercial Insurance Commercial Insurance Claims 0 Comment Read More »