Business Continuity Planning Guide
2 minute read
In just a matter of weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has managed to drastically change the way we do business in Canada. Many businesses have suspended operations or switched to remote [...]
Building a strong small business continuity plan
Farihah Chowdhury2020-03-23T13:38:34-04:009 minute read
Small business owners know that time is precious. There are never enough hours in the day, and you need all your energy, insight, and diplomacy to keep everything humming along. [...]
Business continuity planning
8 minute read
Entrepreneurs, small business owners, and large business managers alike need to worry about there business continuity plans. Why? Because business interruption risks are all around you — and multiplying as technology and [...]
Fire prevention: safely storing pallets
4 minute read
Storing pallets can present a significant fire hazard in both indoor and outdoor storage facilities. A fire involving even a small number of idle pallets inside a building can rapidly [...]
How to make your job site cleaner (and safer)
Federated Insurance2020-02-28T16:54:19-05:002 minute read
Keeping your job site in proper order can improve safety, morale, public relations, and efficiency. This involves proper storage, use, cleanup, and disposal of various construction-related materials. A good housekeeping [...]
Understanding different types of insurance
Iriss Guillermo2020-02-21T15:13:41-05:004 minute read
Your business faces several risks on any given day. Are you confident your business would be covered in the event of an unexpected circumstance such as a theft or natural [...]
Temporary heater safety tips
3 minute read
Temporary heaters, such as salamander heaters or radiant heaters, are common on construction sites. Unfortunately, improperly installed heaters have been the cause of many fires and many insurance claims. This [...]
Getting started: record-keeping for contractors
Linh Phan2020-01-21T15:07:44-05:003 minute read
As a contractor, you likely have a lot of tools you rely on to help you get tasks done for projects. Between balancing your time amongst projects and different job [...]
14 tips to prevent vehicle theft in 2020
Linh Phan2020-01-21T15:11:26-05:003 minute read
Did your vehicle make the Insurance Bureau of Canada’s (IBC) annual top 10 stolen vehicles list? Whether you’re thinking about buying a new vehicle or keeping your current one, you [...]
Working in cold temperatures
Linh Phan2020-01-21T15:12:16-05:004 minute read
Staying warm during a Canadian winter can be tough, especially if you live in one of the coldest cities in Canada. If you’re a contractor or someone who works outside, [...]
