You have a lot of tasks to complete as a small business owner. The pressure is on you to succeed, and it's up to you to lead your employees in the workplace.
One aspect you shouldn't overlook is how to protect your small business.
Protect Your Small Business
There are four actions, in particular, that you can take and put in place to help you do so. Otherwise, you may be setting yourself up for some unwanted and sticky situations.
Be proactive now to ensure that if someone tries to come after you or you make mistakes, you have safeguards in place to help you avoid any negative or damaging certain circumstances.
These tips apply to online and offline businesses too as well as bloggers who monetize their blogs.
1. Watch What You Say, Do & Post
As a small business owner, people are always watching and following what you do. Therefore, it's essential that you monitor what you say, do, and post on social media .
Remember that you can't take back words or erase what you write down and publicize to the world. Protect your business and your reputation by thinking before you speak or post and having a filter so that you don't take actions or say words you later regret.
This action is very hard in 2020 I know. I've had clients post things on their business profiles that I've had to remind them to only do on their personal pages if they must. It's a very fine line to walk during election cycles.
You want to preserve your relationships with others and not risk tarnishing them.
Therefore, it's essential that you monitor what you say, do, and post on social media. #socialmedia Click To Tweet2. Insure Yourself to Protect Your Business
Another way to protect your small business is to insure yourself. There are a few different types, so make sure you understand each and know which you need for your business.
For instance, e & o insurance will cover the costs of legal claims or alleged damage caused to a customer by errors or unintentional omissions from your work.
It's wise to have this service and protection because mistakes happen, and you want to ensure any damages people are seeking don't put your business under for good.
Here at Inspire To Thrive I have insurance as I sometimes work on clients' computers and manage their social media.
Another way to protect your small business is to insure yourself. #smallbusiness Click To Tweet3. Implement Online Security Measures
These days it's common for business owners and consumers to perform work and research online. The Internet and technology have come a long way and offer the ability for you to be more productive and efficient in the workplace.
Implement online security measures to protect your small business and your files.
You must do so for clients, especially because you don't want their information getting into the wrong hands.
Run antivirus software and use challenging passwords so hackers can't easily access your online accounts and files.
4. Understand Your Finances
Implement online security measures to protect your small business and your files. #smallbusinesstips Click To TweetAnother way to protect your small business is to understand your finances. Being in financial trouble or not being ethical will put you and your business at risk. Understand your financial situation in detail and only put people who you trust in charge of your books.
Address any issues head-on and do your best to minimize the chance for any surprises. Keep your business and personal finances separate to avoid any confusion.
Get help with if you need it and know precisely what money you have gone out and coming in each month.
Pay your bills on time and never make assumptions or play guessing games when it comes to your company's finances.
What are you doing to protect your small business today? I'd love to know more in the comments below!
