Disaster Mitigation: Managing Risk for Small Businesses, Part 1

Owning a business can be very rewarding but it does not come without risk. Being able to mitigate that risk can be a challenge. For many new business owners, knowing which products and services are required and which should be considered as the business grows can also be a challenge. The first part of this series focuses on insurance needs. The importance of insurance services and products for a small business owner may vary depending on the nature of the business, its operations, and the risks it faces. In this session, a licensed insurance specialist will discuss how to mitigate some of the risk associated with business ownership through insurance products that aid small business owners in protecting their operations and their customers including:
•The importance of Insurance for small business owners
•Must-have Insurance coverage for small businesses
•Milestones for when to purchase additional insurance coverage
•What to look for in an insurance company
•What to look for in an insurance professional
•A list of insurance products in terms of potential importance for small business owners
•Q & A for small business owners

Speaker(s): Bev Thom