As the snow is starting to fall, many landscaping or construction companies are evolving into a snow plowing business during their off-season. While this is a good opportunity to supplement your business during the winter months, knowing the potential risks that your business can face and how to prevent them can help for future losses. […]
By Jack Cole As a business owner do you serve alcohol at your business location or a special event? Do you serve alcohol to employees, or clients? Even employees having a few beers in the shop after work could expose your business to a liquor liability lawsuit. Liquor Liability things to know: “Dram Shop” Laws […]
In rural Minnesota, catalytic converter thefts are spiking… but this is nothing new. It’s happening across the state, and even the country. To get an understanding of why it’s happening, and how to prevent it, we talked with Josh Vork, owner of Vork’s Auto Repair in Sandstone. What’s so great about the catalytic converter? Essentially, […]
In our last article – Frozen Pipes – Part I – we covered how to prevent your pipes from freezing. In this article – Frozen Pipes – Part II – we talk about what to do if your pipes DO freeze and you have water damage or pipe damage. Because at this point, you just […]
Wintertime in Minnesota is generally enjoyable, but when it gets THIS cold, we need to consider potential damages. In this article – Frozen Pipes – Part I – we’ll cover how to prevent your pipes from freezing, and the accompanying water damage. Pipes already frozen? Read our next article here! Know What Pipes Are At […]
Now, more than ever, working from home is considered “the norm” for many. When you are at work in the office, those risks are mitigated by your employer – but what about those risks when working from home? Here are our top five risks of working from home: 1. Physical Safety. Most home office safety […]
Pine County Fast Grants are available for Bars/Restaurants, Fitness Centers, Cinema, Theaters, and Bowling Alleys Businesses in Pine County that are identified under Emergency Executive Order 20-99 as 1) bar/restaurant 2) gymnasium, fitness or recreation center or 3) theater, cinema, or bowling alley, are eligible to apply for a Fast Grant of $4,000 to help […]
Best of 2020 Announced! We are so honored, excited, thrilled & proud to announce that two of our agents have been voted “Best Of” in their counties, one of our agents is a finalist, and our agency has earned special recognition too! Winners of the “Best Of” campaign were announced in the October 22 edition […]
Are you in Town & Country Insurance’s Service Area? Most likely, YES! We have over 20 licensed agents who can write business in Minnesota. A few can even help you with properties in North Dakota, Wisconsin, Florida and Arizona – just ask! Physical Office Locations Town & Country Insurance has three offices across Minnesota: Finlayson, […]
Pandemic Pods Popping Up Across The Country If you are a parent, grandparent or caregiver of school-aged children, you have likely heard of “Pandemic Pods.” Even if you don’t know the specific term – you’ve heard the discussions. Groups of families, teachers and caregivers joining together to provide both education and childcare, for “pods” of […]
