Some of the most common pitfalls in business can be avoided if you pay attention to some simple security precautions. Get in the habit of: |
The check is in the mail, or is it? One ongoing commitment should be to always open any and all mail yourself, personally. Don't ever delegate this chore. Most of the mail you'll receive will be ... |
Use passwords, and change them often. Restrict access to your electronic files as much as you can. No one needs to know all about your business but you. |
Be discreet about how much you reveal of your business or personal information to anyone, including your banks. Your accountant and attorney need and deserve your full disclosure in order for them to ... |
Locks and keys may be low tech, but they're a high priority for securing physical assets. And it's a good idea, by the way, to have your locks changed periodically. |
A clumsy client trips on the antique oriental rug in your office, falls, and considers retiring on the proceeds of this misadventure. Or, your product is swallowed by a customer's dog, with the ... |
Liability implies negligence. If you permit a hazard to exist, you are negligent. An example is neglecting to remove the ice and snow from the sidewalk in front of your store. But these days, no ... |
Special forms of insurance are available to cover special needs. Among the most common of these special-purpose coverages are: |
Property insurance can make you whole in the event you sustain a loss to any business property, be it a truck, store fixtures, inventory, raw materials, and so on. If possible, you'll want to get ... |
