Earthquakes

I'm surprised at how many business owners understand the importance of being prepared for a natural disaster -- yet never actually put a plan into place.

Petty politics can do a lot more damage than any earthquake or hurricane. But if you know the warning signs, you can avoid trouble before it starts.

Small businesses can't control the weather, but they can control the measures they take to protect people and data during a disaster.

Manufacturers and distributors using just in time (JIT) inventory systems can be disrupted by natural or man-made disasters. These 6 tips can lessen the impact.

The figures for U.S. factory orders point to a general uplift in the manufacturing sector, as supply-chain and fuel problems lessen.

The sisters are left with nothing. No home; no family; no job, and they believe no future ...

Although everyone is trying to save money as much as possible, taking a chance on business insurance, particularly if you live and work in an area considered high risk is simply not worth...

There’s really only one way to deal with this, and small-business owners who have honed their PR skills take the most effective approach that can dispel rumors and correct the record: Total transparency.

The cost of running a small business is going to go up.

When insurance rates harden, and they will, don't be caught unprepared. Make sure you have a broker with a deep understanding of coverage and unparalleled access to many insurance markets.

We should use it as a reminder to do all we can to protect ourselves and our businesses should a similar disaster strike near where we live.

My last post was about China, and now I find myself visiting another growing international economic giant, Brazil, where I write this....

There's been a lot of disturbing reports in the news recently about infestations of blood-sucking bed bugs in homes, hotel rooms, even movie theaters. But did you know that there's a good chance...

A tainted product or an inability to provide what you promised can irrevocably damage your company's standing. Supply chain risk management can help.

Roughly 40 to 60 percent of small businesses never reopen their doors following a disaster. Which is why this week the SBA announced this week that it has partnered with the private sector...

This is a story about how three small businesses are joining together to donate disaster relief supplies to the people of Chile in the wake of their 8.8 magnitude earthquake on February 27,...

For New York City restaurants, the mention of the name Felix Ortiz, (pictured right) is like rubbing salt into a wound. His bill A10129 would ban salt from kitchens and the recipes chefs...

Does franchising have the power to change the world? These franchise companies are proving it does.