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Steps to prepare businesses for hurricane season

Is your business hurricane ready!  Here are a few tips.

1. Think about your employees!

Make sure they understand what is expected of them regarding work in the event of a storm.  Should they report to work, work from home, wait for contact from you?  Make a plan!

Accurate contact information is one of the most important components of any business operation, and it is even more critical in an emergency. Knowing how to reach your employees and vendors is a vital part of helping your business to quickly recover from a disaster.

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Home Fire Prevention 101

The best way to prevent fire is to make sure you and your family are prepared.

Cooking hazards:

  • Don’t leave food that is cooking or grills unattended.
  • Keep things that can burn away from your stove top.  Things like towels, plastic bag, napkins, and food packaging.
  • Keep grills at least ten feet away from other objects.
  • Be careful with loose fitting clothing and synthetics.  Especially around open flames.  Some synthetic materials are highly flammable. 

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Hurricane and tropical storm action plan

According to the National Weather Service, the U.S. hurricane and tropical storm season begins May 15 in the Pacific region and June 1 in the Atlantic region. It runs through the end of November, with the most destructive storms occurring August through October.

Pre-hurricane preparation
Secure supplies and information

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Cyber Security – Ransomware on the rise!

There is a “ransomware pandemic in the United States” according to supervisory special agent of the FBI Joel DeCapua.  These attacks are malicious and can wreck devastating effects on your personal assets and business.  Hackers are increasingly targeting larger targets but still most ransomware attacks are still home computers and small businesses.

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Tips for choosing a roofing contractor

Roofer

Choose a Local Contractor

Local contractors are not just operating locally now,
but have an established business and reputation
in the community. Often times after a major storm,
roofing contractors from neighboring states will
set up shop temporarily. Usually when the work is
finished, they return to their home state. By choosing
a truly local contractor, you will have someone that
will be around if issues arise later.

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Full Coverage Auto Insurance

The definition of Louisiana full coverage auto insurance can vary from agency to agency, state to state, and person to person.  The simple truth is, there is no hard and fast definition or rule to what “Full Coverage” means.

Some define full coverage auto insurance as the minimum required to legally drive in the state, while others refer to minimum coverage as liability insurance only.  Some think of “Full Coverage” auto insurance as including ALL coverage that is available from towing and Uninsured Motorist to customizations and GAP.

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WHY FACILITY PROPERTY MATTERS

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It’s easy to overlook property maintenance for a number of reasons, including busy schedules and tight budgets. But it can also happen just because staff members are so familiar with the property that they don’t recognize slowly developing problems or hazards.

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Louisiana Auto Insurance Coverage

You have many coverage options with your Louisiana auto policy. Each coverage is priced separately and each are optional and must be requested by you.

 

  • Liability
    This coverage applies to injuries and damages that you or family members listed on the policy cause to someone else. You and family members listed on the policy are also covered when driving someone else’s car with their permission.
  • It’s very important to have enough liability insurance, because if you are involved in a serious accident, you may be sued for a large sum of money. Definitely consider buying more than the state-required minimum to protect assets such as your home and savings.

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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Small Business Saturday is an important day for business owners. Since the holiday’s debut in 2010, consumers have reported spending an estimated $85 billion at independent retailers and restaurants on this day (American Express Company).

Held the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Small Business Saturday is strategically sandwiched between two other big shopping holidays: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Together, the three days contribute to a boost in sales and traffic as consumers get a head start on holiday shopping.

Whether you’re a seasoned Small Business Saturday pro, or this is your first year giving it a try, make sure you’re ready to go on November 24 with these safety and strategy tips:

Get Social

Use social media to show consumers what makes your business unique. If you’re offering special sales or promotions in honor of Small Business Saturday, showcase them in advance to generate excitement.

PS: If you’re looking for ideas on how to optimize social media for your small business, you’ll find them – plus tips on managing your accounts – here.

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INSURANCE TERMS CHEAT SHEET

(Don’t worry, we won’t tell!)

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Insurance can seem intimidating when looking at it from the outside, and a lot of that has to do with the amount of jargon in the industry. Instead of leaving you on your own to guess what something means, we have gathered* a list of words to help you when looking at small business insurance policies.

* The following definitions have been written by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners andInsurance Services Office Inc. 

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