E-mail is one of the most popular marketing tools for small businesses today. But federal law requires that anyone sending out e-mail for commercial purposes follow some specific rules or risk costly penalties. Unfortunately, each year small... (Read More)

Are you and your family ready for some summer fun? There’s nothing more refreshing than an afternoon dip in the family pool. Before you start changing into your bathing suit, you should check to see if you have adequate homeowners insurance to... (Read More)

Small businesses have a big impact on the U.S. economy. Did you know that small companies create two out of every three new jobs in the United States each year? That's a big share of U.S. employment growth. More than half of Americans either own or... (Read More)

You may have some perks that are included in your auto insurance policy that you aren't even aware of. Here are a few good ones to check for: Accident Forgiveness Chances are you’ve seen the commercials (we all have) about accident... (Read More)

While many of the nation's largest companies are putting more resources than ever into corporate social responsibility, many small businesses continue to fall short when it comes to supporting community, social and global causes. Corporate social... (Read More)

Driving is a privilege, not a right. Sometimes we get lax about certain safety precautions and need a reminder of why they exist in the first place. That said, here are 4 truths about driving we should all take to heart: 1. Distracted driving is... (Read More)

Do you feel like you're behind the curve on preventing hackers from gaining access to your private information? Here are some free tools that can help you learn more about possible threats to you and your business and help prevent becoming a victim... (Read More)

The wind and rain from spring and summer storms can cause all kinds of damage. But what often packs the biggest punch are the hailstones! These little ice balls, formed as raindrops are blown back into the upper atmosphere by strong winds, can cause... (Read More)

When you hear about a cyber attack, it's often a large company such as Equifax, Yahoo and Uber that's involved. But those are only the cases that make the headlines. The fastest-growing targets of cyber attacks today are small businesses. According... (Read More)