Episode 1
Picture this: You've built a thriving small business, serving your community for years. Then one day, a customer slips in your store, breaks their leg, and decides to sue. Without proper insurance, that single incident could wipe out everything you've worked for. It happens more often than you'd think. The truth is, most small business owners are walking a tightrope without a safety net. They assume basic coverage will protect them, or they postpone getting insurance until it feels more urgent. But here's what insurance professionals see every day: businesses that seemed successful one week can be fighting for survival the next, all because of inadequate protection. Let's start with general liability, because this covers the basics that catch most people off guard. When someone gets hurt on your property, when your work accidentally damages a client's equipment, or when someone claims your advertising harmed their business, general liability steps in. Without it, you're personally responsible for medical bills, legal fees, and potential settlements that can easily reach six figures. But liability coverage only tells part of the story. Your business equipment, inventory, and physical assets need protection too. Property insurance covers these investments when fire, theft, or severe weather strikes. Think about how much money you've invested in computers, machinery, furniture, and inventory. Could you replace all of that out of pocket tomorrow? Illinois law adds another layer of complexity with workers' compensation requirements. If you have employees, you need this coverage, period. It protects both your workers and your business when workplace injuries occur. The penalties for operating without required workers' compensation can be severe, including fines and personal liability for injured employee expenses. Professional liability insurance protects service-based businesses from claims of errors or negligence in their work. Even if you do everything right, clients sometimes blame professionals when things don't go as expected. Defense costs alone can destroy a small business, even when claims lack merit. The key is working with insurance professionals who understand your specific industry risks and local challenges. They help identify gaps in coverage before problems arise, not after. Insurance agents with decades of experience, like Jerry Carter, see these situations regularly and can guide business owners toward protection that actually fits their needs. Check out the link in the description to learn more about protecting your business investment. Jerry Carter, State Farm Insurance City: Oak Lawn Address: 9816 South Cicero Avenue Website: https://insurewithjerry.com
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