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Employee Risk Management: Best Practices for Small Business

Dan Levenson — Thu, 04 May 2017 20:39:24 +0000

For many companies, the costs related to disputes and issues with employees are on the rise. Businesses big and small frequently face lawsuits and claims made by employees as a result of unlawful termination, work harassment discrimination, denied promotion, and deprivation of career opportunity, among others. Most of the time, the employer doesn’t even need […]

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New Year, New Risks: Risk Management Tips for Small Business

Dan Levenson — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:39:06 +0000

Some business owners think risk management is not important just because they are small, but in many ways, risk management can be more important for a smaller business. Small business have fewer resources to help absorb a risk than larger businesses—one substantial event could take down a small business that isn’t prepared. If you haven’t […]

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How Liability Insurance Can Protect IT Consultants From Risk

Dan Levenson — Thu, 21 Apr 2016 18:29:48 +0000

Imagine you spill a coffee on a client’s laptop. Suppose you tweet something, and the client takes it the wrong way and decides to sue you for slander. Could you afford the legal damages if you caused a fire? These are only some of the many risks IT consultants face every day. Do you know […]

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Commercial General Liability Insurance In New Jersey Can Prevent a Possible Financial Disaster

Dan Levenson — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 21:08:53 +0000

The state of New Jersey does not require a business to be insured under a commercial general liability policy. But it must also be understood that New Jersey has a reputation for lawsuit abuse, and the state’s liability laws make it less attractive for starting a new business. If you own commercial property or other […]

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Risks That Staffing Agencies Face: From Hiring To Third-Party Work Sites

Dan Levenson — Thu, 19 Nov 2015 19:27:14 +0000

The risks that staffing agencies face can sometimes become overwhelming once you realize the very real potential of certain sticky situations. Whether your agency hires on a temp basis or for permanent employment, supervisory control is a big problem because of the varied jobs your clients do. Since you’re responsible for all liability in your employed clients, […]

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Is Your Business Vulnerable to Hackers?

Dan Levenson — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 16:51:04 +0000

All companies with an online presence, even those in the tech industry, run the risk of being hacked. It’s a fact that comes with operating a business in the 21st century. Some choose complacency over dealing with the reality that hacking occurs every hour of the day in businesses worldwide, but ignoring the problem doesn’t […]

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5 Surprising Benefits Of Business Insurance

Dan Levenson — Wed, 05 Aug 2015 15:29:26 +0000

Every business, large or small, needs to protect itself from unfortunate or downright catastrophic losses. As it does for all things valuable—including your car, home, and even your life—insurance offers peace of mind and financial protection in times of trouble. Insuring your business is a smart move, as it can mean the difference between staying in business […]

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