How to Promote Your Brand for Small Business Saturday
Posted: November 19, 2021
Small Business Saturday is celebrated every year on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. In 2021, this holiday falls on November 27. This is the day set aside to support small businesses in the U.S. It was started by American Express in 2010 to bring more holiday shopping to small businesses. In 2016, 112 million consumers across the nation participated in this event by shopping and dining...
Pros and Cons of Hiring Over the Holidays
Posted: November 13, 2021
Is the holiday season a good time to recruit and hire new staff? The verdict is still out on that question. While some people support the idea of a holiday hiring freeze, others believe it is purely a myth. The truth is there are both advantages and disadvantages to end-of-year hiring. What Are the Pros of Holiday Hiring? Proponents of hiring over the holidays believe...
Business Insurance to Protect Your Veteran-Owned Company
Posted: November 4, 2021
Veterans entering the business world have access to a number of resources. These include the Small Business Administration, Veterans Affairs Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU), the SCORE Veteran Fast Launch Initiative, and American Corporate Partners (ACP). One essential aspect of running a business is having adequate insurance coverage to protect your interests. The type of business insurance you need to protect your...
Should Your Business Offer an HRA or HSA?
Posted: October 28, 2021
HRAs and HSAs are two very popular, tax-advantaged healthcare savings plans. These plans differ in several ways, including who is eligible to participate, where contributions come from, and what kind of health plans can be combined with them. Before deciding which one is better for your company, it is important to understand what these plans are, what benefits they provide, and the key differences between...
A Savvy Business Owner’s Checklist for Cyber Insurance Coverage
Posted: October 19, 2021
Any business that uses computer technology today has to deal with cyber risk. Ransomware attacks are on the rise, and small and medium businesses are being targeted more than ever. With the shift to more people working from home in 2020, cybercriminals are taking advantage of the opportunity to exploit remote workers. Cyber insurance may be essential for a business of any size. The following...