Get a Better Job... Get a Promotion

May 25 2010 Most businesses certainly took some licks during the recession – but many are starting to pull out. And with the additional work you’ve put in during tough times, perhaps moving into a better position – with a better paycheck - is on your mind. Most businesses certainly took some licks during the recession – but many are starting to pull out. And with the additional work you’ve put in during tough times, perhaps moving into a better position &... more ›

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Shared-Space Living Arrangements and Your Insurance

May 24 2010 Is Your Living Arrangement Covered? In years past, most households were composed of a husband and wife. Times have changed and households have become comprised of many mixes of people - married couples, couples... more ›

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Buying Restaurant Insurance

May 18 2010 If your own a restaurant, buying insurance for your business can be a bit more complex than selecting the comparatively more basic kinds of protection offered by home or auto insurance. A good policy should protect not only the physical assets of your restaurant but also your own liability, as well as your investment in the business. Buying insurance for your restaurant is much more complex than selecting home or car insurance. A good restaurant insurance quote should protect your restaurant's physical assets, your own liability, and your investment... more ›

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Types of Business Insurance

May 18 2010 No matter the size of your business, insurance is an important consideration. What kind do you need to run a successful and profitable business operation? No matter the size of your business, insurance is important. Many small businesses feel that paying for business insurance will drain their income and the money is better spent funding something else. However, if you... more ›

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Restaurant and Hospitality Insurance Coverage: Equipment Breakdown

May 18 2010 Business owners in the restaurant and hospitality industry often need to juggle many areas of their businesses in order to keep their customers satisfied and loyal. Like any intricate machine, the mechanics of a restaurant’s daily operations can quickly be derailed by a small problem which can lead to a massive drop in income in a surprisingly short time. Business owners in the restaurant and hospitality industry often need to juggle many areas of their businesses in order to keep their customers satisfied and loyal. Like any intricate machine, the mechanics of a... more ›

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How Much Business Insurance Do I Need?

May 18 2010 The type and level of coverage you choose for your business will depend on a number of different factors, ranging from the size of your business to industry specifics. As a business owner, ultimately the decision regarding the level of coverage rests with you. The one certain thing is that you want to ensure that your business is adequately protected but at the same time, you do not want to be paying premiums for insurance components that have no relevance to your business. The type and level of business insurance you choose for your business will depend on a number of different factors, ranging from the size of your business to industry specifics. As a business owner, the decision... more ›

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Do I Have Enough Home Insurance?

May 12 2010 How high are the limits on your homeowners insurance? If something happens, is it enough? Have you taken these factors into consideration? You need enough insurance to cover the cost of rebuilding at current construction costs. Don't base your rebuilding costs on the price you paid for the building. With costs of materials rising, ensuring your building is covered with the right limits is especially important... How high are the limits on your home insurance? If something happens, is it enough? Have you taken these factors into consideration? You need enough home insurance to cover the cost of rebuilding at... more ›

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Building Ordinance Insurance (Business Insurance Special Report)

Apr 14 2010 Don’t Pay Thousands of Dollars Out-of-Pocket Building Ordinance Insurance is often overlooked, but is very important.  Even so, some policies may not offer building ordinance insurance at all.  So what... more ›

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"Oh No! Am I Covered?"

Dec 7 2009 In today’s busy world, you have a lot on your mind… and insurance is rarely one of them – it’s something that you probably don’t want to have to think about until you need it. But do you... more ›

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New Balcos Insurance Bellingham Office

Oct 29 2009 For release: July 20, 2008 MARK BALCOS, of BALCOS INSURANCE, INC. OPENING NEW OFFICE IN BELLINGHAM Mark Balcos, president and founder of Balcos Insurance, has always had big plans for the business. Balcos Insurance... more ›

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