Why Should I Consider a Business Umbrella Policy?
Posted: March 22, 2024
Why Should I Consider a Business Umbrella Policy?As a proud business owner, it’s your job to consider the “what-ifs” for your business. Of course, you don’t want to think about the worst… but no matter how careful or cautious you and your employees are, accidents do happen – and sometimes they can be serious.If you experience a catastrophic accident, things can get costly… and fast. That’s where your ERIE agent and ERIE’s Business...
How to Protect Your Most Valuable Assets: Your Key People
Posted: February 26, 2024
How to Protect Your Most Valuable Assets: Your Key PeopleMost business owners have insurance to protect buildings, vehicles and other important assets, but few consider insuring their greatest asset: their people.How would your business manage after the death of, say, your lead salesperson, your sole design engineer or your experienced plant manager? How long would it take to fill that position or get someone else up to speed on their projects? How much damage...
Five Tips for Small Businesses
Posted: February 20, 2024
Five Tips for Small BusinessesSmall Business Week takes place in the last week in April and is a great time to revisit your business goals you made at the beginning of the year. Use this time to take a look at what’s working and what you can tweak with the help of these five tips. Focus on your goals. It’s ok to re-evaluate your business goals and objectives—it’s even necessary...
Preventing Frozen Pipes in Your Business
Posted: December 8, 2023
Preventing Frozen Pipes in Your BusinessIf you live in snow country, you’ve no doubt heard horror stories about frozen pipes. You might even have a cautionary tale of your own to tell.Those deep-winter cold snaps can send temperatures plummeting, and homes with exposed or inadequately protected plumbing can see their pipes frozen — or worse, bursting — under the pressure of expanding ice. But your home isn’t the only building...