Running a business is a fiscal balancing act. Sustainable business practices can reduce overhead while serving as an example in the community and attracting talent.
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Business insurance overview for a typical policy [infographic]
Every company needs business insurance, but what does that actually mean? Let’s take a closer look at what business insurance includes.
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Dream Big: Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant
The story of Lalibela Ethiopian Restaurant in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, could go any number of directions, most of which would make the average person’s head spin. First, there’s a certain resilience that it takes for a family to start and run a business, fueled both by passion and a crazy high-level of tolerance for…
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How does a business owner’s insurance policy (BOP) stack up to a custom business insurance policy?
Commercial insurance is a complex topic. This article compares some basic business policies to ensure you have the information you need to protect your future.
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How do you know if you have the right business insurance policy?
If you own a business, it’s essential to your financial health that you ask yourself these common business insurance policy questions.
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4 cash management security protocols that focus on fraud protection
Business owners must be aware of financial fraud risks, which means being sure your cash management solution has key layers of security protection to reliably safeguard your funds.
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Improve workplace safety with an effective loss control strategy
Loss control involves creating and implementing systems that are designed to make workplaces safer through evaluation, training, and monitoring. Effective loss control systems can help reduce the cost of business insurance premiums.
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4 steps to effective business continuity planning
Business disruption can come in many forms, whether as a pandemic, natural disaster, data breach, recession, fire or some other emergency or loss. The reality is that the risks will always be there, which is why your business needs to undertake comprehensive continuity planning. Sometimes, this task can feel like an exercise in simply checking…
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Employment Practices Liability Insurance: a crash course
Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) can help reduce damage to a business when the legal rights of employees are violated. Learn the basics of EPLI, such as which lawsuits it protects you against and how much it may cost.
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Tips for scaling a small business effectively
Scaling a small business is a delicate balancing act that demands careful planning. The goal should be to increase revenue faster than you increase spending to sustain that new revenue. Simple, right? Well, not exactly. When your business starts showing signs of growth, consider these tips for scaling responsibly.
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What you should look for in a business checking account
What you should look for when choosing a business checking account depends on your needs. Whether it’s your first business account or are switching to a new financial institution, here are a few tips to keep in mind.
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3 simple steps every business can take to improve cybersecurity
Small and medium-sized businesses should never presume that they’re safe from cyberthreats. In fact, SMBs are a prime target. We don’t say this to scare you but to encourage vigilance to protect yourself.
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Benefits of health savings accounts for businesses and their employees
Healthcare costs in the U.S. have never been higher, and that means businesses and employees need to be strategic about how they fund medical expenses.
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Reduce fraud with cash management’s dual control
Dual Control is one layer of security in Cash Management that you may not be aware of. It requires two people in order to complete a single wire transfer or ACH batch transaction.
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Cyber insurance is needed more than ever.
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5 Ways to Protect Your Small Business from Account Fraud
Corporate account takeover is a type of fraud where thieves gain access to a business’ finances to make unauthorized transactions, including transferring funds from the company, creating and adding new fake employees to payroll, and stealing sensitive customer information that may not be recoverable. We recommend following these tips to keep your small business safe….
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