2 Things Every Investor Should Know About Landlord Insurance Ready to start investing in real estate? Don't make the rookie mistake of assuming that your homeowners' insurance will cover accidents, disasters, or damage once your owner-occupied home becomes an investment home. Homeowners' insurance policies typically only cover owner-occupied homes. If you start renting out to someone else, that coverage generally no longer applies. And if your renters have insurance, their coverage is designed to protect their belongings inside the home, not the physical dwelling itself. This ... November 26, 2019By Aegis Insurance Rental Property Insurance, Vacation Rental Property Insurance Vacation Rental Insurance, Investment Property Insurance, Landlord Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
Your Five Biggest Small Business Challenges Solved For entrepreneurs, running your own business offers rewards as well as challenges. Some issues, like reducing employee turnover and successfully building a brand, are at the top of many business owners' list of complaints—regardless of organizational size. But small business owners have their own unique hurdles to overcome in order to succeed. Read on to learn about the five biggest small business challenges... and how to solve them. Challenge #1: Managing Money While cash flow is an issue for ... November 12, 2019By Aegis Insurance Small Business Solutions Cyber Risks, marketing, Small Business Solutions 0 Comment Read More »
These Are The Biggest Cyber Risks for 2020 According to Experts Businesses are increasing their reliance on digital solutions in order to make their businesses more efficient and to gain new insight into consumer habits. But these digital solutions bring an increased risk of digital attacks. What dangers are lurking in cyberspace, threatening your business and profits in the coming year? The Cambridge Centre for Risk Studies (CRS) has gained a worldwide reputation for its innovative research in the analysis, understanding, and management of systemic risk. Each year ... October 25, 2019By Aegis Insurance Business and IT Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Cyber Liability Insurance Cyber Liability, Cyber Risk 0 Comment Read More »
10 Tips for Buying Your First Real Estate Investment You may have heard the advice: "it's always a good time to invest in real estate." If you've decided that an investment property makes sense for you, you may want to do a little bit of homework before you call your favorite real estate agent. Real estate investing isn't a fool-proof guarantee for wealth building. But the right property, market, and mindset could get you on the road to a profitable investment. Follow these ten tips ... October 11, 2019By Aegis Insurance Rental Property Insurance Investment Property, Rental Property 0 Comment Read More »
5 Best Places to Invest in a Vacation Rental Property in the West Considering investing in a vacation rental property in the West? You know what they say: location, location, location. Luckily, you don’t have to guess when it comes to investing in your first - or your next - investment rental property. AirDNA has gathered the data and analyzed it for you. AirDNA tracks the performance of over 10 million rental listings across 80,000 global markets, determining the best places to buy a rental property based on: Rental demand ... September 27, 2019By Aegis Insurance Vacation Rental Property Insurance Investment Property, Rental Property 0 Comment Read More »
Planning for the Future of Your Business What happens to your business after you're gone? You've spent a lifetime building your business. But you can't run it forever. Death, disability, or just retirement... there are a number of ways your business can pass from your hands. What are some ways you can pass on your business when the time comes? 1. Transfer the Business to Your Heirs Have you dreamed of passing your business on to the next generation? Many entrepreneurs dream of doing just ... September 11, 2019By Aegis Insurance Business Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
10 Growth Strategies to Take Your Contractor Business Next Level Ready, set, grow! Take your contractor business to the next level this year with ten growth strategies designed to help you expand and bring in more profits. Ready to level up? Here’s how: Update Your Contractor Website You don’t have to look far to find potential new clients. They’re online. A website is your new business card. You can demonstrate professionalism and make a good first impression in a millisecond if your contractor website is modern, polished, and ... August 23, 2019By Aegis Insurance Contractor Insurance contractor business, growth strategy 0 Comment Read More »
5 Must Have Contractor Insurance Policies for 2020 Construction professionals tackle some of the riskiest jobs. Like any other business owner, the right insurance policies will help protect you from financial losses if anything goes wrong. But, unlike other business owners, contractors face specialized risks that need specialized coverage. After all, your employees are climbing on rooftops clutching pneumatic roofing nail guns… not making froth art for cappuccinos. Is your contractor insurance built to protect you? Here are five must-have contractor insurance policies to have ... July 24, 2019By Aegis Insurance Contractor Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
What is Course of Construction Insurance? Designed to protect construction projects that are in progress along with tools and equipment on the job site, course of construction coverage helps protect you from financial losses caused by natural disasters, vandalism, theft, or fire. Also called builders risk insurance, the short explanation of what this policy does for your construction business is simple: It protects your business' investment in an active construction project. Course of Construction Has You Covered Taking out a course of construction policy ... July 17, 2019By Aegis Insurance Contractor Insurance Builders Risk Insurance, Course of Construction Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
7 Tips to Make Your Vacation Rental Property More Profitable It’s a good time to be a vacation rental owner. More and more travelers are expressing a preference for rental homes rather than a traditional hotel during their travels. And you’ve never had more choices when it comes to listing sites to get your property in front of searching guests. More popularity also means more competition, however. If you’ve been wondering how to stand apart from the competition and earn more profits than ever from ... July 12, 2019By Aegis Insurance Vacation Rental Property Insurance 0 Comment Read More »
