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...
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...
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,...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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....
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Q: What does "All Risks” actually cover? A: If you imagine All Risks as a pie, your policy starts with a whole pie and then takes out wedges of that pie. First, the insurance company...
Many economists are forecasting sluggish growth in the Canadian economy for the next few years. Could this be a good time for businesses here in Ontario to begin looking for new customers...
CASL: Spam, Customers, and You In our previous post, we asked this question: True or False: Employment Practices Liability insurance only protects employers against claims made by past and...
Directors, Officers, and Employers: Are You Liable? In our previous post, we asked this question: When determining an adequate coverage limit for your insurance policy, what is the...
Do You Have Adequate Coverage Limits? In our previous post, we asked this question: True or False: Insurance brokers are provincially regulated. Answer: Yes,...
Ethical Terminating Practices In our previous post, we asked this question: Even businesses need Emergency Supplies. How many days’ worth of emergency supplies are recommended to be kept...
