May 2020 - Lockton Affinity

Common Inventory Risks and How to Combat Them

Carrying inventory is at the heart of your business, but comes with significant risk. Inventory dealers make significant financial investments to make sure customers get the goods and services they need how and when they expect them. To ensure customer satisfaction and the profitability of your operation, it’s important to manage your exposures properly. Here’s how to recognize common inventory risks and

May 27th, 2020|Franchise, Small Business|

Spring and Summer Driving Tips

Many drivers are happy to trade scraping windshields and snowy roads for spring showers and longer days. But spring and summer weather also present several hazards for drivers. After a long winter, it’s easy to forget just how dangerous the roads can be this time of year, so here is a new list of spring and summer driving tips. 

Spring Driving Tips

Pack Shades

May 27th, 2020|Franchise, Non-Profit, Small Business|

Hiring Professionals for Landscaping vs Using Volunteers

As plant life springs back to life, you’ll need to find someone to do the yard work, gardening, mowing and tree-trimming this summer. Like many, your nonprofit might be weighing the pros and cons of hiring professionals for landscaping versus using volunteers. With volunteers, you could save on budget while engaging the local community. But landscaping and horticultural labor does carry the

May 27th, 2020|Non-Profit|

The Benefits and Risks of Social Media for Franchisees

Like their customers, businesses are spending more and more time online. Many franchisees now depend on social media, with more than half of franchisees saying it’s one of their top lead generation marketing channels. Social media is also a key tool for offering promotions and handling customer service.

Still, franchisees report there are both benefits and risks of social

May 27th, 2020|Franchise|