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Posted on: May 04,2015by bolt insuranceNo Comments

Is Your Small Business Listed in These Directory Websites?

Directory websites give consumers an opportunity to explore their options when it comes to finding the right business to provide the goods or services they need. Sadly, few businesses today are taking advantage of the benefits being listed in these directories, many of which are free, provides.

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Posted on: May 01,2015by bolt insuranceNo Comments

Seasonal Business Insurance: 101

Seasonal Business Insurance: 101

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Posted on: Apr 30,2015by bolt insuranceNo Comments

The Importance of Developing a Coupon Redemption Policy

Providing customers with coupons and discounts is a great way to encourage them to try new products or services and visit your store or business. While coupons can definitely improve business, you should also be careful, because coupon fraud does exist.

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Posted on: Apr 29,2015by bolt insuranceNo Comments

What are Waterhole Attacks?

A watering hole attack is a three step process hackers or attackers use when targeting a specific group, organization, region, or industry. The first step involves observing websites often utilized by members of the group (sometimes this requires making educated guesses). The second step is to infect one or more of the computers used by members of target groups. The third step involves playing the waiting game.

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Posted on: Apr 27,2015by bolt insuranceNo Comments

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Potholes

City roads take a hit from snow and ice. After the snow finally melts, you can expect more new potholes and larger old ones. They cost cities millions in repairs. Drivers, both individuals and commercial drivers,  suffer not just annoyance, but greater chances for accidents and damage to their vehicles.

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Posted on: Apr 24,2015by bolt insuranceNo Comments

Types of Hand and Arm Protection

Whether or not you have dealt with work-related injuries in the past, you need to provide your employees with the best protection possible. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recommends conducting an assessment of workplace hazards so you know what types of risks your employees might be exposed to.

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Posted on: Apr 23,2015by bolt insuranceNo Comments

Should You Ditch Your Smartphone for the Blackberry Classic for Business Purposes?

The answers are maybe and it depends. And its not because the Blackberry Classic is the new trendy model. It’s because the Blackberry is now considered one of the most secure mobile on the market, with advanced encryption settings.

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Posted on: Apr 22,2015by bolt insuranceNo Comments

Surety Bonds—Why You Need One

Surety bonds are very common for contractors, but others doing business that involve contracts often need them. Here is a look at what surety bonds are, when you need one, and how to get one backed by the SBA.

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Posted on: Apr 21,2015by bolt insuranceNo Comments

How To Choose the Best Insurance as a Consultant

Consultants are in the business of giving advice, from management advice to financial advice to social media marketing advice.  Their insurance needs to handle their particular needs, as well as the standard insurance requirements of any small business.

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Posted on: Apr 20,2015by bolt insuranceNo Comments

Commercial Auto Insurance

If you have a small business with one car for business, or if you are in the transport, service, or delivery  line and have a fleet, you need to be adequately covered by commercial auto insurance.

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