Company Working From Home? Stay Safe of Cyber Attacks
Cyber attacks against small- and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) were already rising rapidly prior to the outbreak of COVID-19. Now, with more and more businesses working remotely to combat the spread of the virus, hackers have been given expanded opportunities to target at-risk firms. Whether or not your company already employs cybersecurity protection, there are several…
Read MoreInside the Hacker’s Mind – Social Engineering
Inside the Hacker’s Mind – Social Engineering Dr Jack Wadey What is it? Social engineering is a method employed by bad actors or “hackers” to manipulate or deceive individuals to share personal or confidential information. A social engineering attack does not necessarily have to include computers. Have you ever held a door open into the…
Read MoreFitness Center & Gym Insurance: A Beginner’s Guide
Among life’s inevitabilities, things going wrong at a gym is up near the top. Weights will be dropped on toes. Machines that need maintenance will break without warning. People will work out overzealously and injure themselves. Blame it on Murphy and his unjust Law: Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong. If you’re starting a…
Read MoreShould Your Company Work From Home During the Coronavirus Outbreak
In this new, cloudy age of quarantine, people wake up, shower, and commute to the kitchen table. Spouses and children (and pets) have become coworkers and coworkers have become penpals. Thanks to COVID-19, companies have been forced to make decisions fast about whether to institute work-from-home policies. Unless your line of work relies on hands-on…
Read MoreWhat Is the Cost of Gym Insurance?
When operating any business, you need to be sure you’re protected against all possible legal injunctions. In tech, you have to be diligent about data security and IP theft. Restaurants need general liabilities and liquor licensing. In the fitness industry, you need excellent general liability insurance, professional liability, worker’s compensation, and property coverage. How much…
Read MoreHow Much Is Insurance For a Consultant?
When you’re a consultant, the promise is that you’re either extremely knowledgeable or an expert within a given field. Clients hire you for your advice as you try to help them achieve whatever goals they’re aspiring towards. And, being that they pay you for this service, there’s quite a bit of responsibility (read, liability) that…
Read MorePhysician Assistant Malpractice Coverage: A Practical Guide
As a physician assistant, one of your responsibilities is to work closely with patients and doctors to determine the best course of treatment. In many situations, you’re left entirely to your own devices to diagnose and medicate the patient properly. It’s a job with heavy responsibilities, and PAs are rewarded handsomely with a high salary…
Read MoreUnderstanding Insurance Terms: Back to Basics
Over time, just about every business will eventually develop its own lexicon. These words, phrases, or abbreviations can become shorthand or have underlying importance. Naturally, this can be confusing for outsiders who are attempting to enter a given world. It takes time, experience, and a little schooling to know the ins and outs. The world…
Read MoreTypes of Insurance Available for Small Business Owners
Running a small business requires the business owner to take on a significant amount of jeopardy. It’s a risk/reward type of game wherein the business could either one day turn into Amazon or go down in flames like the Hindenburg. Because of this risk, it’s vital that a small business owner protects his or her…
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