Contrary to stereotypical pop culture depictions, very few bosses actually enjoy having to fire someone. It's a stressful, heart-wrenching confrontation that wears on everybody involved....
Terminating an Employee the Right Way
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How To Find the Right New Hire For Your Business
Hiring a new employee represents an investment far greater than a new salary to pay every week. While the exact cost can be difficult to pinpoint and will vary from business to business,...
Is your business cyber-smart? Understanding cyber liability Insurance
Padlocks, alarms, and burly security guards don't cut it these days when it comes to protecting your business. Even with the best physical security, your business can still be at risk from...
Fraud Prevention Month
While most of us associate March with vacation breaks and the dwindling days of winter, it is worth remembering that March is also National Fraud Prevention month as well! Started in 2004...
Finding the right loyalty reward system for your business
At Staebler we love small businesses, but we also know how competitive it is out there. Small and medium sized businesses need to do everything they can to get an edge on the competition...
Developing an emergency and disaster response plan for your business
We live and work in an unpredictable world. No matter what your business does, there is always the risk of an emergency or disaster causing a serious interruption in services. Whether it's...
Beware of cyber crime this holiday season: Part 1
The end of holiday season is an exciting time of year for shoppers. The festivities are wrapping up and the big retail chains are pull out all the stops with deals and special savings on...
Commercial FAQs
Q: What does "All Risks” actually cover? A: If you imagine All Risks as a pie, your policy starts with a whole pie and then takes out wedges of that pie. First, the insurance company...
Jake Tamminga of Jaylor on Exporting.
Many economists are forecasting sluggish growth in the Canadian economy for the next few years. Could this be a good time for businesses here in Ontario to begin looking for new customers...
CASL: Spam, Customers, and You
CASL: Spam, Customers, and You In our previous post, we asked this question: True or False: Employment Practices Liability insurance only protects employers against claims made by past and...
Directors, Officers, and Employers: Are You Liable?
Directors, Officers, and Employers: Are You Liable? In our previous post, we asked this question: When determining an adequate coverage limit for your insurance policy, what is the...
Do You Have Adequate Coverage Limits?
Do You Have Adequate Coverage Limits? In our previous post, we asked this question: True or False: Insurance brokers are provincially regulated. Answer: Yes, they are! Insurance brokers...
Ethical Terminating Practices
Ethical Terminating Practices In our previous post, we asked this question: Even businesses need Emergency Supplies. How many days’ worth of emergency supplies are recommended to be kept...
Disaster Preparedness for Businesses
Disaster Preparedness for Businesses In our previous post, we asked this question: The airline Virgin America has an official customer service goal: They will respond to Tweets within ___...
Ten Ways to Attract New Customers Online: Part Three
Ten Ways to Attract New Customers Online: Part Three In our previous post, we asked this question: How many truck driving jobs were there in Canada in 2012? Answer: According to one...
Tips on Hiring a Driver for Your Business
Tips on Hiring a Driver for Your Business In our previous post, we asked this question: True or False: Workplace violence is a term limited to incidents that occur within a traditional...
Preventing Violence in the Workplace
Preventing Violence in the Workplace In our previous post, we asked this question: Studies show that drivers who use cell phones while driving are how many times more likely to get into a...
Ten Ways to Attract New Customers Online: Part Two
Ten Ways to Attract New Customers Online: Part Two In our previous post, we asked this question: How long do you have to grab & hold the attention of a potential customer visiting your...
Ten Ways to Attract New Customers Online: Part One
Ten Ways to Attract New Customers Online: Part One In our previous post, we asked this question: What is the best temperature at which to use a block heater for your car? Answer: The best...
Cyber Crime
Business Interruption Trivia Time In the previous post, we asked the question: According to recent statistics, approximately how many identity theft complaints per month do Canada?€?s...