Twister season has begun, so we’re providing a list of tornado safety tips for you, that you can also pass along to employees and clients. Officially, the season is March – June, but in actuality, twisters can occur in just about any month. If you’re a numbers lover, here are a few stats for you:… Read More
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17 Steps for Preventing Employee Crime and Dishonesty
How tribal business owners can minimize the chances of employee crime Employee crime: All too often, we’re so busy protecting our businesses from outside perpetrators that we fail to think about that person we hired last month or six years ago. To many, acts of fraud and crime are usually characterized by external actors… Read More
How you can stop employee fraud
It’s Fraud Prevention Week: Recognize red flags and stop employee fraud This article originally ran in Arrowhead’s corporate blog. It has been slightly tailored to better fit our audience of Tribal Nations. Regardless of the size of your organization, employee or insider fraud is a real risk. While the vast majority of our employees are… Read More
The hard, cold facts of winter loss prevention
Take steps now to assure your company’s winter loss prevention While autumn’s not over, winter has already descended in many parts of the country. It’s time once again to think about your winter loss prevention: what steps do you need to take to prepare for freezes, shorter days and winter storms? From slip, trip and… Read More
How to combat spiking commercial auto claims
Why commercial auto claims are spiking, and how you can keep your claims costs lower As a business owner, you may have noticed spiking commercial auto claims. If so, you’re not alone. It’s a nationwide epidemic of sorts. And it’s causing commercial auto insurance rates to rise faster than they have in more than a… Read More
Autumn’s most common road hazards for tribal drivers
Remind your tribal drivers to watch out for these autumn road hazards Whether it’s wildlife or children darting across the road unexpectedly or the onslaught of cold and rainy weather, autumn presents extraordinarily high road hazards for tribal drivers. Here are some tips to pass along to employees who drive for their tribal companies, and… Read More
31 restaurant fire prevention tips for tribal business owners
Douse the fire before it starts with these 31 restaurant fire prevention tips Here’s a “hot” statistic for you: In the U.S., restaurant fires cost approximately $165 million every year, according to the National Fire Data Center. If the fire is quickly confined, its cost may be capped at approximately $1,000, but an uncontained fire… Read More
Retail data breaches: How you can learn from others’ mistakes
Lessons you can take from other retail data breaches April was a successful month for hackers intent on creating retail data breaches: Several major retail brands were hacked, many of whom used the same online customer experience partner. These brands include Panera, Best Buy, Macy’s, Lord & Taylor, Sears, Kmart, Delta and Saks Fifth Avenue…. Read More
Your business continuity plan: 10 ways to minimize risk before the next natural catastrophe
10 points to include in your business continuity plan, to mitigate risk before a natural disaster Fires in California and Colorado. Floods in Iowa. Earthquakes in Oklahoma. And that’s just this month. No matter where you’re located, there’s always the potential for a natural disaster. That’s why it’s crucial to prepare ahead nature’s next curve… Read More
How to insure tribal risks for your growing business
Grow your business and insure tribal risks As you grow your tribal business, your potential for risks grows as well. That’s why a close relationship with your insurance agent is so crucial: to help you identify and insure specific tribal risks. Business risks are similar, regardless of the size of your company, whether a sole… Read More