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What Business Insurance Do I Need?

Having the right business insurance does more than just give you peace of mind; it's an integral part of an overall management strategy to help you stay competitive and protect your company in the event

of an accident or disaster. While many small business owners seek to get away with minimal coverage, others overpay on insurance they don't need. You can avoid both of these extremes by consulting a business insurance expert to advise you on the right coverage for your situation

Although at first paying business insurance premiums might seem like a burden, the real question is can you afford not to have adequate coverage? You never know when a natural disaster will strike, or if an employee will have an accident in a company vehicle. It's better to be prepared than to be hit with a large bill after some catastrophic event takes place. (Just look at the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina has had on businesses that were located in the Gulf region. Would your company still survive after such a natural disaster?)


Importance of Data Backup Systems
Host Hattie Bryant of Small Business School interviews Vicky Carlson of Office Pavilion, a Herman Miller Furniture dealership in San Diego, California; Brian Jacobsen and Glen Bieley of Madison Park Greeting Cards in Seattle, Washington.