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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Alarm system basics: what you should know
Ellen Brait2019-09-16T17:26:46-04:004 minute read
Protecting your business against break-ins and theft is a top concern for any business owner. In fact, organized retail crime costs Canadians over $4.6 billion a year, according to statistics [...]
Winter flooding and water damage: what you need to know
Ellen Brait2019-09-18T11:16:47-04:006 minute read
When you’re operating a business, you’ve got enough to worry about. The last thing you want is to discover water pouring into your basement or seeping into your roof. Water [...]
Employee dishonesty and how to prevent it
Ellen Brait2019-09-16T13:48:29-04:004 minute read
When running a business, preventing theft is always a top priority. So, vaults are purchased, locks are installed, and fences are built. But the threat isn’t always coming from where [...]
What are some tire business safety tips?
Ellen Brait2019-09-25T10:33:03-04:006 minute read
When thinking about safety practices for businesses like tire retreaders, tire dealers, and auto dealers, there are a number of things that come to mind, ranging from liability protection to [...]
Fire extinguishers: what you need to know
Federated Insurance2019-09-16T17:25:04-04:003 minute read
Every business faces a variety of unique risks every day. Depending on the industry, the risks business owners and employees are exposed to can change. But all businesses, no matter [...]
The impact of climate change on Canadian agriculture
3 minute read
You may have noticed shorter and milder Canadian winters in recent years. While this is great news for commuters, it’s a growing concern for Canada’s agriculture industry. Particularly, the Canadian [...]
Tips for restaurants: fire prevention
Federated Insurance2019-09-18T14:45:17-04:002 minute read
In a previous blog article, we looked at common insurance claims we’ve seen from restaurant owners and provided some helpful risk prevention tips to avoid those claims. With fire being [...]
