Here at Staebler, we've talked before about cyber security and the importance of locking down your digital assets. Off-site backups, encryption, and password/access hygiene are all...
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Young Drivers can be Insured: TTSAO Panel
Article originally posted on TruckNews.com (March 1, 2018). MISSISSAUGA, ON – The widely held belief that commercial drivers under the age of 25 cannot be insured is a myth, according...
Your 3 Insurance Resolutions for the New Year
New Years is a chance to reflect on your past and plan for the future. It's that time of the year when we set goals for ourselves and speculate on the improvements we want to make in our...
Steer Clear of Card Skimmers this Holiday Season
With the Christmas season in full swing, many of us will be out shopping and spending, trying to get those last few items to put under the Christmas tree. But while you're out trying to...
Why Your Business Needs Cybercrime Insurance Right Now
It wasn't long ago that the idea of "cyber crime” would have been a punchline on a late night talk show, or a plot point in The Matrix, but if the past year of high profile hacks and...
What Businesses Need to Remember About Seasonal Employees
With the winter behind us and warm months ahead, many seasonal businesses are quickly ramping up and getting back in action. For any seasonal business, this means a race to secure a...
You Don’t Need to Run a Factory to Need Environmental Liability Insurance
In this day and age, we're all environmentally aware. There are (thankfully) very few people out there who refuse to acknowledge the importance of preserving our natural resources and...
Going Green With your Business
Social responsibility is the watchword for the modern business. While profit, expansion, and other traditional goals will always be the major motivation behind any enterprise, more and...
Be aware of business fraud this holiday season
As a nation of savvy consumers, we know the holiday season brings with it an increased risk of fraud and scams. But, that's only half the story. While this is a risky season for consumers,...
All I Can Say Is…..Trusted Advisor or Necessary Evil?
Recently, I’ve had to choose a "trusted advisor” regarding financial aspects of my business and personal life. We all arrive at a time in our lives that we have to do this. I dreaded it....
Would you Shop at a Retailer That Lost your Personal Information?
If a company compromised your personal information - your credit cards or social insurance number - how long would it take you to trust them again? Months? Years? Would you ever consider...
2016: The Year of Ransomware
While cybercrime has consistently "enjoyed” a reputation as the fastest growing criminal activity in North America for several years now, 2016 has seen an explosion of one particular type...
Otto is trying to make the autonomous trucking fleet a reality
You may not have heard of Otto yet, but you will. Founded by some of the minds behind Google's self-driving car including Anthony Levandowski, the team apparently got tired of working on...
Terminating an Employee the Right Way
Contrary to stereotypical pop culture depictions, very few bosses actually enjoy having to fire someone. It's a stressful, heart-wrenching confrontation that wears on everybody involved....
How To Find the Right New Hire For Your Business
Hiring a new employee represents an investment far greater than a new salary to pay every week. While the exact cost can be difficult to pinpoint and will vary from business to business,...
Is your business cyber-smart? Understanding cyber liability Insurance
Padlocks, alarms, and burly security guards don't cut it these days when it comes to protecting your business. Even with the best physical security, your business can still be at risk from...
Fraud Prevention Month
While most of us associate March with vacation breaks and the dwindling days of winter, it is worth remembering that March is also National Fraud Prevention month as well! Started in 2004...
Finding the right loyalty reward system for your business
At Staebler we love small businesses, but we also know how competitive it is out there. Small and medium sized businesses need to do everything they can to get an edge on the competition...
Developing an emergency and disaster response plan for your business
We live and work in an unpredictable world. No matter what your business does, there is always the risk of an emergency or disaster causing a serious interruption in services. Whether it's...
Beware of cyber crime this holiday season: Part 1
The end of holiday season is an exciting time of year for shoppers. The festivities are wrapping up and the big retail chains are pull out all the stops with deals and special savings on...