The umbrella term "landscaper" includes countless professionals that may work independently or as part of a team, and everyone has their own set of risks. So is insurance really necessary for a landscaping business? Let’s get into it.
We’ve all known that paper files and Post-It notes weren’t going to cut it for much longer. But before Zoom became a household name, an IT department may have seemed more like a luxury than a necessity. As we all scrambled to adapt, technology has become an integral part of the workday for...
As the Internet of Things continues to grow, so do opportunities for devious hackers. A multi-national warning has been issued regarding our home and business network devices—think modems, WiFi routers, and repeaters. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has noted a large-scale attack launched against specific network devices. So together with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the United Kingdom’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), they’ve issued a Technical Alert warning everyone about ongoing cyber exploitation.
Everyone wants to save money. And as the cost of living increases, scouting out deals is becoming like a second (or third, or fourth) job for some. So when it comes to insurance, how can you get the most bang for your buck? What determines the price of insurance anyway?
Entrepreneurship has long been the golden egg for hard-pressed nine to fivers. But now it’s seriously trending. Still, dangers lurk in uncharted terrain. How can you prepare and stay protected on the road to being your own boss?
If you follow our Facebook and Twitter feeds then you’ve got a leg up—you know all about the growing phishing epidemic. Well-worded emails from supposed IRS workers or company execs have mislead many a dutiful employee. We’ve warned about this scamming method in the past, and the widespread threat continues to morph.
The opposing forces of privacy and safety are at it again. This time, it’s Apple v. The Feds—heels in the mud, each hoping for victory. On the sidelines, fans make known their stake in the game. But in this tug of war, maybe the real win is when both sides keep their jerseys clean.
PCI compliance: Don’t let the snore-bore of a name fool you: PCI compliance standards could be your company’s lifeline, packing a solid punch in fighting cybercrime, protecting data security. PCI compliance is more than “just good business”— it’s a way to show clients some love, proving that you value the trust they’ve placed in your company.
Another Year of What Seems Like So Much Cyberwocky
One more 365, come and gone. Our hyperconnected lives keep us always on the lookout for the next update, the hottest feature, the latest trends for the new year. But then that's also just how we're wired. Yet while we love to leap ahead, a look back...
Just another cheap hat trick, goldbricking sure can sell the goods. A facade of the shiny stuff can fool a trusting audience and a distracted employer alike. Paint it any way you like—when it comes to affecting your business, goldbricking is as subtle as a lead balloon.
From birth to retirement, and everything in between, we plan. Unfortunately though, we tend to downplay the negatives. You know—those pesky 'what-ifs' and disasters we hope to keep at bay. Ironically, it’s in this world of unknowns that a solid plan is most vital. Take, for instance, your business. It wants to grow, and with that growth come natural growing pains. For one, it gets harder to stay close to those at the heart of your company. But practically speaking, is there really any harm in that?
Here's a tool you might want to keep handy—for when we grow, risk grows correspondingly. So we present to you our Field Guide to Business Insurance. Easy knowledge, right at your fingertips. While this is no replacement for the expertise of a trusted insurance agent, this overview will do well to familiarize you with the defenses available to fend off the Jurassic giants of our era.
The cyber equivalent of your standard nature documentary scene, this shady strategy uses employees’ browsing habits against them, infecting oft-visited sites—like the local pizza joint you order lunch from every Friday—with malware.
