As spring approaches, we can expect to see more rainfall and occasional thunderstorms in our region. While it's good to have rain on a regular basis, the Gulf Coast has seen an increase in sudden downpours and unexpected flooding events, leading to damaged property and vehicles.

Starting a new business comes with several important choices and risks for owners, but few are as important as the business location. Once owners find a great part of town to open up a retail store, restaurant, or office, then they have to decide if they should rent a commercial space, or buy one outright.

In today's Aegis blog post, we'll compare buying versus renting a commercial location, and the impact that decision can have on finances and business insurance coverage.

Although businesses continue to experience worker shortages and recruiting challenges, a bigger risk for some companies can come from current workers becoming exhausted and overworked. Employees are desperately needed to help keep businesses afloat, but there are significant dangers that can result from worker fatigue.

In today's Aegis blog post, we discuss four of the primary dangers that come from worker fatigue, as well as ways company owners can better support their staff to minimize these risks.

With spring nearly here and Covid restrictions eased in many parts of the country, many businesses are preparing for an uptick in customers and visitors to their commercial property. Before the larger crowds arrive, now is the ideal time to walk around your commercial property to inspect everything is in good working condition, and perform maintenance or repairs as needed.

When it comes to starting a business, choosing the right location is essential, but it's also important to have clear, quality commercial signage on the property. Without it, customers and vendors can struggle to find your business and it can be harder for your company to achieve long-term success.

In today's Aegis blog post, we discuss four ways that having good, top-quality signage on your commercial property can help your new or existing business, and how Aegis can help protect these important investments.

Smartphones have changed the way people interact with businesses, and QR codes have been an integral part of that change. QR codes are scannable patterns that contain links and data that help customers connect in new ways with businesses.

Customers that visit shopping centers and retail stores want lots of purchasing options and store amenities, but they also want to feel safe and secure while they're on the property. When people feel unsafe or find their vehicles burglarized, they are far less likely to return and will likely warn others not to visit.

Despite the financial, supplier, and staffing hardships companies have ensured these last two years, businesses have continued to press forward and strive for growth. Many have succeeded in finding ways to grow their customer base and increase revenue, but might be unsure of what their next right step should be.

In today's Aegis blog post, we'll look at four different ways companies can reinvest back into their business to strengthen their brand and continue increasing their growth.

Businesses make plans and preparations all the time – like when to roll out new products or services, what kinds of ads to run, and what should be ordered from suppliers and vendors. But the best laid plans can often get derailed by one sudden problem: a major utility outage.

A lengthy utility outage can quickly disrupt all facets of a company's daily operation, from sales to production to customer service. It can result in substantial losses for business owners, without any financial help from standard Business Insurance policies.

As companies grow over time, business owners might realize it's time for upgrades and expansions as their customer base increases and their commercial property ages. Improvements and additions can add a lot to a building's aesthetic, but these changes may also impact Commercial Insurance as well.

In today's blog post, we'll look at three commercial property upgrades that can impact Business Insurance, and how Aegis Insurance & Financial Services can help ensure companies have the coverage they need.