Could Going Without Work Comp Put Your Small Business in a World of Hurt?
But I'm not required by law to have work comp unless I have "X" number of employees. How dangerous could it be to work in an office? If I get work comp then I'm afraid employees will want to use it. I could keep listing the excuses. But the general consensus amongst small business owners and [...]
How to Cover Your Tail: Tailgate Market Insurance is Important
This week somewhere near you in North Carolina there will be a tailgate market. No matter where you live or where you go because they are everywhere, especially this time of year. VIDEO: Cover Your Tail: Why Your Tailgate Market Needs Insurance The term farmer's market is sometimes used for tailgate markets. However tailgate markets are more [...]
Small Businesses: Make Marketing Magic in 2016
Marketing a business isn't magic but it certainly has its similarities. Growing up I always loved watching magic shows. I grew up with David Copperfield then graduated to watching Penn & Teller, David Blaine and Criss Angel. Their styles were all very different but the appeal of their magic was pretty simple. Magic makes the impossible [...]
What in the World is a Virtual Assistant?
Kim K. Brown, owner of KB Konnections, Virtual Business Solutions As part of the InsuranceWiseTracy blog I want to make sure small business owners understand what resources are available to them. Today's blog is written by a local friend of mine who explains what a virtual assistant is and what they can [...]
Two Coverages All Small Businesses Should Consider Putting in the “Mix”
Mr. Bob's Mixer You remember Mr. Bob from a prior blog where we talked about how he makes the most delicious donuts in Western North Carolina and also how he may or may not need to be on LinkedIn? Well, Mr. Bob has been really busy lately making the donuts - he's even been [...]
You Don’t But Someone Else Does: 5 Reasons Small Businesses Should Outsource Social Media
photo credit: Day Eighty Nine No Ideas via photopin (license) Earlier this year I wrote a blog about why small businesses shouldn't start on social media. The real message was that they really should be on there, however there were things to consider first like their audience, etc. Since I work exclusively with [...]
Not Worth The Wait – 3 Ways Your Procastination to Buy Insurance is Bad for Business
I've put off writing this blog for a couple of weeks now. Procrastination is so easy to fall into: "I'll write the blog tomorrow when I have more time". Tomorrow comes but you never have more time. Have you been putting off buying the insurance you need for your business? Because you are too busy working [...]
Why LinkedIn is Relevant for Small Business Owners – Unless You Sell Donuts
I love Mr. Bob's Do-Nuts. His tiny storefront in downtown Marion, NC is easy to miss except for the amazing smell of sugar that permeates the air 6 days a week. Bob Masiello and his family make a variety of donuts, one of which is the Apple Ugly (photo above) and I assure you its the best apple fritter [...]
Arm + Leg or Just Arm? Your Guide to Controlling Business Insurance Costs
Image courtesy of Sujin Jetkasettakorn at FreeDigitalPhotos.net If you are brand new in business you may or may not have already experienced the sticker shock of purchasing liability, business property, worker's compensation or other business insurance. If you have been in business for a while you are aware that a significant part of your annual budget [...]
How to Grow Your Business Network Without Leaving Home – 6 Ways to Make it Happen
This week I'm headed to InsureExpo, a 24 hour conference for North Carolina Insurance Industry professionals. The plan of course is to use this opportunity to network with insurance companies, industry influencers and other agents like myself. There will be keynote speeches and workshops and a trade show. I'm excited about going because I hope to [...]