Category Archives: SMB advice

What to do if your small business is hacked

Posted on September 30, 2019 by IBAdminMP
What to do if your small business is hacked

You’ve been hacked.

It’s every small business owner’s nightmare. And with cybercrime on the up, it’s not so much a question if your business is hacked, it’s when.

Because … Read more

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Everything you need to know about small business risk

Posted on July 11, 2019 by IBAdminMP
InsuranceBee's guide to small business risk. So your startup doesn't go down in flames.

Risk. In case you hadn’t noticed, we’ve been talking about it a fair bit recently.

That’s because our survey of small business owners got us worried. From our research, … Read more

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Why do you need to train your staff?

Posted on May 30, 2019 by IBAdminMP
Why do you need to train your staff?

Got good workers? Want to keep them? Then make sure they get regular training.

Over the last few years, the number of employees quitting their jobs has increased steadily.

And … Read more

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Guest post: bookkeepers vs accountants: does your small business need both?

Posted on May 14, 2019 by IBAdminMP
bookkeepers vs accountants: does your smb need both?

If you’re looking into getting help with your financials, congratulations on taking a big step for your business.

It’s important to have someone assist you with making sure your books … Read more

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Small business lawsuits: would your company survive?

Posted on May 1, 2019 by IBAdminMP
Would your business survive a lawsuit?

Being sued ranks high on the worry list for small business owners.

Which is not surprising, really.  With over 100 million cases being filed annually in US state courts, … Read more

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Successful female entrepreneur Q&A: Windy Dobbs

Posted on November 15, 2018 by IBAdminMP

To celebrate Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, we asked one of our female customers, Windy Dobbs, what it’s like running her own business.

Dekalb County Appraisal Services is a successful, 100% … Read more

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How to start your own home care business

Posted on November 14, 2018 by IBAdminMP

Cheryl D Lane, Eternity Sitters and More LLCBy Cheryl D. Lane MSW, HCC

What is home care?

Unlike home health care which is medical, home care is providing non-medical care services in the comfort of the client’s … Read more

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Research shows women entrepreneurs are doin’ it for themselves

Posted on November 14, 2018 by IBAdminMP

Remember that 1980s feminist anthem  – ‘Sisters are doin’ it for themselves’?

Inspired by the suffragette movement, it was written by Annie Lennox and recorded as a duet with the … Read more

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Key findings from the InsuranceBee Risk Survey

Posted on May 25, 2018 by IBAdminMP

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Would you risk it all?

Blood, toil, tears and sweat are what it takes to build a successful business. When you start out, everyone warns you about the sacrifices you’ll … Read more

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Top 5 tips to make your small business a success

Posted on January 22, 2018 by IBAdminMP

5 top tips on how to make your small business a successRunning a small business can be hugely rewarding.

But it’s rarely the case that the money comes rolling in the moment you open your doors for business.

Success doesn’t happen … Read more

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