Contractors – The fine print on Waivers of Subrogation

Jonathan BelekBusiness Insurance, Construction, Risk Management

Your firm gets tapped to build a brand new office building in a promising location. The budget is high and the timeline reasonable. You can’t wait to sign the contract and get started. That “Waiver of Subrogation” it includes? You’ve seen it before and haven’t thought too much about it, as it seems to be becoming standard boilerplate. But just … Read More

Franchise owners: The secrets to managing Millennials!

Matt BauerBusiness Insurance, Human Resources, Risk Management

It’s no secret that one of the challenges of launching and maintaining a successful fast food franchise is attracting and retaining quality employees. Turnover in the restaurant business is rampant. Half of a fast food restaurant’s staff will leave within a year, and casual dining establishments don’t fare much better at 44%. Combine this already tough landscape with the particular tendencies … Read More

MA Financial Management: Small Business Finance Tips for 2014

EditorBusiness Insurance

MA Financial Management: Small Business Finance Tips for 2014 As the owner or manager of a small company or organization, financial management should always be the top of your business priorities. Effective MA financial management for small businesses involves being knowledgeable about cash-flow projections, bookkeeping and accounting, loan proposals, savings and investments, and payroll. Many larger companies may have an … Read More