business

Be Prepared: Winter Safety Tips for your Business

Although winter weather can’t be avoided, you can reduce your company’s vulnerability to the cold season by acting before and throughout the winter. Winter weather can cause damage and disruption to your business, even if snow and ice are uncommon in your area. Many storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and sometimes by strong winds, ice, sleet, and freezing... Read More
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Do I need Workers’ Compensation Insurance?

One of the most important aspects of your business is your staff. It is essential to your business to protect your employees from any potential danger, and you from any potential liability. Workers’ compensation insurance is designed to protect both employers and employees. Workers’ compensation benefits are available to injured workers in the state of Massachusetts that covers medical costs... Read More

Tips for Managing a Remote Workforce

Many employers have quickly responded to the calls of social distancing to reduce the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) by allowing or even requiring employees to work from home. In some cases, companies are contemplating the impact of working from home for the first time. For others, an increase in telecommuting workers is an extension of an existing flexible workplace... Read More

Reducing Your Cyber Risk

As businesses become more dependent on technology, the risk for cyberattacks increase. Cyberattacks pose financial and reputational risks to the business. The cost of data breaches worldwide for businesses of all sizes could cumulatively grow to $5 trillion by 2024. There are many cost effective ways to reduce your cyber risk.  You can also call us at 413.475.7283 for more information,... Read More
EPLI

EPLI – Employment Practices Liability Insurance for Small Businesses

What is EPLI? EPLI stands for Employee Practices Liability Insurance. It is a form of commercial insurance that helps protect your business from incidents regarding the employment process.   What does it cover? Though coverage varies from policy to policy, these are some common employee lawsuits that EPLI may cover: Sexual Harassment Mismanagement of benefit plans Wrongful infliction of emotional... Read More