How Can Open Carry Affect Insurance for Texas Businesses?
Open carry legislation went into effect in Texas on January 1, 2016. This means that ordinary citizens with an existing concealed handgun license, can openly carry their firearms in public. There are several exceptions, including college campuses, federal and state owned land and in businesses that overtly prohibit open carry. While Texas is by no means the first state to allow open carry, it’s the […]
The Minimum Insurance You Need as an Entrepreneur
If you start reading about all the types of insurance on the market for a business, you might become overwhelmed. It’s a rookie mistake to forgo insurance, thinking coverage for a new business is an unnecessary expense. Instead, let’s look at the minimum amount of insurance an entrepreneur should carry. Note the types and amount you should carry depend on your industry, location and the […]
Which Deductible Should I Buy?
Low deductibles are great when the claim occurs but rarely are they the best long term decision. O.K. Let’s start this discussion with a trip to Las Vegas. Odds are, if you are reading this, you don’t live in Vegas so a trip is within the sphere of imagination for you. See this decision is all about odds.
Protect your business’ pocketbook
You’ve just signed for that business loan and you’re ready to get the doors open just as soon as possible. The banker shakes your hand and says “Have your insurance agent add the bank onto your insurance policy”. You say, “I’ll get that done” while thinking…I need to get an insurance policy going soon.