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Business Insurance Basics: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know

Dan Levenson — Tue, 24 Dec 2019 15:11:32 +0000

Deciding to hire an employee (or multiple ones) is a big step for a business owner. Hiring one or two people can really help your business grow. You may be able to make it bigger than you ever imagined. However, hiring employees is more than just finding someone to work with you. You need to […]

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When an Employee Sues: Employment Practices Liability and Non-Disclosure Agreements in New Jersey

Dan Levenson — Fri, 22 Mar 2019 19:28:13 +0000

New Jersey has taken non-disclosure agreements to task. If an employee sues your company for discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation or other employment issues, Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) can protect your business. Such lawsuits can cost your company $100,000 – $500,000+ in defense costs and damages. EPLI Insurance can absorb that burden so you can […]

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The Ins and Outs of Backfilling Positions for Your Small Business

Dan Levenson — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 11:00:26 +0000

While you may not always be able to forecast when you’ll have to suddenly fill a position, having a proper backfilling strategy in place can help minimize disruption to workflows and production processes within your organization. According to the Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index, employee absenteeism due to illness costs employers up to $84 billion annually. These costs […]

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Training New Employees for Long-Term Success

Dan Levenson — Tue, 19 Jun 2018 20:22:25 +0000

Bringing new employees into your small business is a big step, especially if you’ve been flying solo up until now. You want to be sure that they have everything they need to become a successful member of the team—not just in the short term, but for their entire tenure with your company. As you’re training […]

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Small Business Collaboration: 7 Basic Guidelines for Better Teamwork

Dan Levenson — Wed, 13 Dec 2017 20:01:04 +0000

If you run a small business, it’s critical that the people you have on your team form positive connections and work together effectively so your business can grow. In fact, collaboration is probably one of the most powerful tools you can have to develop a successful small business. Think about how there’s power in numbers. […]

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How to Hire and Manage Seasonal Workers for Your Small Business

Dan Levenson — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 20:23:01 +0000

With the holidays fast approaching, there’s no better time to get your ducks in a row when it comes to hiring seasonal workers for your small business. Temporary workers aren’t going to have the same expectations or commitment to a position as a full-time employee, which can often lead to confusion or miscommunication at best and […]

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Alan’s Insurance Talk: Corporate Culture (VIDEO)

Dan Levenson — Tue, 28 Nov 2017 17:58:03 +0000

What do companies like Apple, Microsoft, Google, and Amazon have in common? Aside from being some of the largest organizations in the world, they’re all places that many people would love to work. Part of the reason why is the fact that they all have a great corporate culture. Does your company? Even if your business is small, […]

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Should Small Business Owners Drug Test Employees?

Dan Levenson — Tue, 31 Oct 2017 18:10:29 +0000

Many businesses require employee drug testing, and yours may be one of them. Not only is it a good indicator of the type of employee you are potentially hiring, but it is a good standard to have when there is an accident in the workplace. Here are a few things you should know about employee […]

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What You Need to Know Before Hiring Your First Employee

Dan Levenson — Tue, 19 Sep 2017 16:30:32 +0000

Hiring your first employee is a major milestone in the life of a small business owner. It’s a great feeling to move up in the world! You might have spent your first several months or years working out of a spare room in your home, or found yourself sitting in an office all by yourself […]

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5 Tips for Mediating Employee Conflict

Dan Levenson — Tue, 12 Sep 2017 18:12:20 +0000

As a small business owner, we’re sure you’d love it if all your employees got along all the time. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work that way! When you find yourself dealing with employee conflict, sometimes mediation is in order. These strategies will help you constructively resolve conflict in your workplace. 1. Know When to Intervene […]

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