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Risk Management

The Keys to Successful Risk Management Training

Creating a solid risk management training program is a smart idea, effectively enabling a company to succeed. Here's how.
When leaders and team members understand and buy into the importance of risk awareness and mitigation, the business can move toward its strategic goals.
Risk Management

Do You Need Life Insurance for Your Business?

Your business is a living entity. Plan for its future by putting a life insurance policy in place.
The major benefit of business life insurance is that it mitigates the risk of your business closing in the event of your death.
Risk Management

Business Liability Insurance for Growing Companies

Company expansion is exciting. But alongside growth comes exposure to additional risk.
Expanding businesses can lead to changes that expose companies to additional liabilities and risks.
Risk Management

Workers' Comp: More Friend Than Foe

What if your employee injures themselves at work? Relax. You have workers' comp.
Without workers' compensation, your business could be subjected to litigation costs surrounding negligence.
Risk Management

What to Consider When Comparing Captive and Traditional Insurance

For some business owners, captive insurance can reduce rates and give you more control.
If you operate a high-risk business, you may not be able to obtain traditional insurance.
Risk Management

Is Your Organization Prepared to Handle Risks?

Here's how to put together and implement an effective risk management plan.
Your team should consider how likely each risk is, as well as the potential impact on your organization or project.
Treasury Management

The Risk of Doing Business in Foreign Currencies

Is your business at risk of losing revenue due to foreign currency exchange concerns?
Savvy international business owners understand the importance of hedging against foreign currency exchange risk.
Technology

Is Voice Technology the Future of Banking?

Voice recognition technology represents the future of banking. But is it right for you?
Voice recognition technology is everywhere—in smartphones, homes, cars and even refrigerators.
Operations

A Resilient Business Is Set Up for Long-Term Success

Learn more about business resilience, why it's important and how to foster it.
Continuity planning manages the "now," but a resilient business has the flexibility to play the long game, too.
Technology

What Is Open Banking?

Open banking technology is helping banks enhance accessibility and flexibility in their offerings.
Ultimately, collaborating on API access and tools with a nimble partner is more attractive to most banks than having to develop technology from scratch.
Technology

Technology’s Role in Business Post-Pandemic

If your company isn't investing in technology that gained prominence in 2020, it could fall behind.
To accept a broader range of digital payment methods, consider investing in platforms and processing capabilities beyond traditional systems.
Operations

Market Your Properties Effectively by Using Multiple Channels

Learn the pros and cons of each to help you design the most cost-effective approach.
The more distribution channels you use, the more potential property viewings.
Treasury Management

Keep Your Business Steady During a Trade War

Amid tariffs, quotas and rising prices, challenges heighten for companies trapped in a trade war.
Ultimately, trade wars tend to end the way all conflicts do: with cooler heads prevailing around a negotiating table.
Risk Management

Risk Management for EPC Contractors

It's never easy to remove risk from your job, but there are things you can do to help reduce it.
Much of the work EPC contractors do involves third-party technology vendors, so understanding vendor risk management is critical.
Operations

Preparing Your Business for Hurricane Season

Keeping your operations resilient and your risks mitigated takes planning.
Carefully review the exclusions of your insurance policies when preparing for hurricane season.
Credit

Are Higher Credit Card Processing Fees in Your Future?

What you need to know about swipe fees, the pending rate hike and how to lower the impact.
Swipe fees are one of the top costs that businesses incur.

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