“Yes, I'm only a bill. And I got as far as Capitol Hill.” – Schoolhouse Rock Welcome back, dear reader. I acknowledge that some time has passed since I've checked in. When things are too quiet here on the blog, that’s just the quiet before the storm. Oh, how the storm has come to the mental and physical plains inhabited by Brinen & … [Read more...]
Small Businesses Need Continuity Plans, Too
“In the business world, the rearview mirror is always clearer than the windshield.” – Warren Buffett Given the goings-on since our last post, we need to discuss the importance of disaster preparedness for small businesses. According to FEMA.gov, almost 40 percent of small businesses never reopen following a disaster because just a few inches of … [Read more...]
Why Cyber Security Insurance May Be Necessary For Small Businesses
He who does not prevent a crime when he can, encourages it. -- Seneca Cyber security is regularly in the news. Attackers have historically hunted big game like Yahoo! and Ashley Madison. That’s what makes headlines. Forbes recently revealed new findings about how hackers have changed tactics, though and are being indiscriminate in their … [Read more...]
Knowing When To Double Down
“You've got to know when to hold 'em, Know when to fold 'em Know when to walk away, And know when to run.” – Kenny Rogers As a dedicated business owner, I’m seated nearly all day, either in: a car, behind a desk – at home or at the office – or at meetings. Now that I think of it, the most time I spend standing is in court or at a coffee … [Read more...]
Revisiting Roots In Tight Quarters
“Rover, wanderer, nomad, vagabond – call me what you will.” – Metallica In our last post we discussed how to manage your business when you’re displaced. That caught us up to the present; Brinen & Associates is still in a temporary work space. We’ve right-sized our office, for now, and it’s forced me to reevaluate things and ask myself a … [Read more...]
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