How to Reduce Costly Risks in a Cleaning or Maintenance Service Business
The key to keeping your business costs low is preventing injuries and damages before they happen. Slips and falls, exposure to cleaning chemicals, damage to a client’s property, and equipment hazards...
View ArticleHow to Get a Business Insurance Claim Resolved More Efficiently
According to a recent study by The Hartford, four out of ten small businesses will experience a property or general liability claim within the next ten years. Knowing which steps to take when an...
View Article6 Additional Insurance Coverages for Complete Protection of Your Cleaning and...
Your cleaning or maintenance service business could be vulnerable to a costly claim if you’re only insured with basic coverage. While the insurance policies listed in last week’s “4 Fundamental...
View ArticleHow to Prevent a Catastrophic Fire in Your Greenhouse Facility
According to NFPA, there was $11.5 billion in property damage from fires in the United States in 2013. In a greenhouse environment, quickly spreading fires will easily destroy crops, damage...
View ArticleFound a Negative Online Review of Your Commercial Business? Here’s How to...
A negative online review of your services could discourage other prospective clients from hiring your commercial business. In a study by Dimensional Research, 88 percent of respondents said they...
View ArticleSafety Tips that Protect Outdoor Workers from Heat Stress and Illness
The physical demands of outdoor work and extreme heat is a dangerous combination. Landscape, tree service, construction, and other outdoor workers spend hours under the hot sun, making them more...
View Article3 Tips for Controlling Costs in Your Cleaning Service Operations
Reducing and controlling costs in your cleaning service includes increasing productivity and saving money where possible. For this, it’s important to look at your business operations and identify...
View ArticleWhat Should I Put in My Cleaning Service Contract to Avoid Client Disputes?
Having your client sign a written contract before starting a job could save your cleaning or janitorial business a lot of money and headache later on. If a dispute with a client or unexpected lawsuit...
View Article4 Basic Insurance Policies for Greenhouses and Nursery Garden Centers
Having the right insurance for your business plants the seed for a stronger financial future. When a costly claim or lawsuit is made against your business, even basic coverage can help dig you out of...
View ArticleDo I Need Umbrella Insurance for My Business?
If a client sues your business or an employee causes a devastating car accident, will your current insurance policy cover the settlement and defense costs? If not, your business could be in serious...
View Article4 Ways to Kill Worker Productivity (and Ways to Avoid Them)
As a leader and business owner, you understand that your most important asset is your employees. When their productivity suffers, the bottom line of your business suffers too. To maintain high...
View ArticleEPA Revises Worker Protection Standard
Starting in 2017, the health of greenhouse, plant nursery, urban farm, and other workers will be better protected. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) revised the 1992 Agricultural Worker...
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