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As businesses have started to adapt online since the spread of COVID-19, there has been a greater number of cybersecurity threats. Many small businesses may experience at least one cyberattack due to their lack of security. Be prepared by having a risk assessment test conducted to indicate your vulnerabilities and create a plan to protect your website and other sensitive data. We want to take a moment to talk about our risk assessment program. With our program, we’ll run through a few steps to find possible threats, assess the damage they could hold, and use this to further develop a plan to protect your business.Read More →

The summer months are a great time to tackle those projects around the house, especially this summer as more of us are staying home and skipping annual vacations. Here are a few maintenance tasks you can take care of this summer. Pressure Washing Pressure washing is a great way to extend the life of certain things and also make them look new again. So, use this year to take care of your pressure washing, and check off a few items or all of them below: Porch or Deck Walkway Siding Stain That Wood Deck Wood decks need to be stained every couple of years toRead More →

As the state starts to open up, more and more people are venturing out and supporting their local businesses. This is great, but you also need to make sure you are staying safe and practicing social distancing. In this blog, we cover a few things you want to remember to continue doing. Masks While some places don’t require you to wear a mask, others do. In the end, until COVID-19 is no longer a threat, it is smart to continue wearing your masks. Sanitize Whether or not you are concerned about COVID-19, it is always a smart idea to sanitize. Keep sanitizer on you orRead More →

If you’re sheltered in place and not really going anywhere, you may not think you need to keep your vehicle maintained. That’s not the case, a car that sits and isn’t driven as much can impact the potential safety of the vehicle. Let’s review a few reasons. Tires When a vehicle is left in the same spot for too long, the tires can start experiencing flat-spotting. This is when the weight of the vehicle sitting in one spot can flatten a portion of the rubber on the tire. Check your tire pressure often and compare it to your manufacturer’s recommendations. If they need air, makeRead More →

One thing COVID-19 may have done for many businesses is make them realize that they need to have a few policies in place, such as a Business Continuity Plan. It is true this is something most of us have never experienced in our lifetime; so it is not something that we felt we needed to be prepared for. But, all of this will change our way of life. Something you can do for your business is create a Business Continuity Plan. This will allow you to be more prepared for the future and what it may hold. A Business Continuity Plan includes procedures and instructionsRead More →

We try our hardest to prevent and avoid injuries in the workplace, but unfortunately sometimes accidents still happen. Your employees spend hours at the workplace putting in time and energy, and you want to make sure they are protected. Below are a few of the most common causes of injuries in the workplace. Fatigue – Mental or physical strain which can include major stress and pain. Slips and Falls – Losing their stability on a surface which can result in a minor or major injury. Hitting an Object – Includes falling objects or projectiles that may wind up hitting an employee. Vehicle Accidents – NotRead More →

Cars are more complex today than ever! The advent of technology has made the mechanics of the automobile much more difficult to identify issues and make repairs. What role does insurance have in maintaining your car? The simple “fender bender” can easily cost over $1500 to do repairs these days. Regular maintenance can help you identify problems before they occur. Here’s some ideas on how to keep your vehicle properly maintained. First thing is to keep track of your dash and understand the indicator lights on it. If you have car trouble, the indicator light on your dash will indicate what is wrong. Although, youRead More →

In this day and age, there are many new and problematic issues that can happen, especially when you’re out in public. There have been a variety of new and old worries for business and establishments including active shooters, fires, and natural disasters. Our risk management service helps you identify possible hazards and complete programs to make sure your staff is ready for the unthinkable. We want to mainly focus on churches in this blog. There are plenty of standards that could be put in place to help prevent risks or protect people in the scenario of an emergency. This includes: Security Measurements One of theRead More →

For many businesses, it is important to have a workplace safety plan set in place. This is a personalized plan for your business that can not only help your employees avoid dangerous situations, but help them know how to react should a situation arise. OSHA expects every business to have safety plans in place, and there are industries that have a high risk for employee injuries that definitely need one. These industries include construction, warehouse, and road work, just to name a few. If you don’t have one in place, start 2020 on the right foot and work on setting one up. There are severalRead More →

Farmer’s Almanac says we are in for a rough winter. Are you ready to get out your heavy coat and start sipping hot chocolate on the weekends? Whether you’re a fan of the cold or not, you’ll want to make sure your insurance is up-to-date so you’re covered over the next few months. Homeowners Insurance To ensure your house doesn’t take a beating during these freezing months, you’ll want to take some precautions. Talk to your insurance provider to find out what your homeowners insurance covers; there are also a few common precautions to take. If you’re going to be busy and away from home,Read More →