26 Feb

Posted at 10:46h in A/V Rental House, Business, Film & TV, human resources, Insurance Coverages, manufacturing, Our Blog, PEO, Property Coverage, risk management, staffing, United States Economy, Worker-Safety by
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As a small or medium-sized business (SMB) owner, running a business in our current inflationary economy is not easy with prices increasing. Unfortunately, with the current insurance hard market, premiums are also increasing, which especially negatively impacts smaller business. To help you mitigate your costs,...

25 Feb

Posted at 10:01h in Business, employee benefits, healthcare coverage, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Our Blog, PEO, staffing by
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) created reporting requirements under Internal Revenue Code (Code) Sections 6055 and 6056. Under these rules, certain employers must provide information to the IRS about the health plan coverage they offer (or do not offer) to their employees. Under the original rules,...

11 Feb

Posted at 09:47h in Business, human resources, manufacturing, Our Blog, risk management, staffing, Warehouse, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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Article based on presentation by Kevin Kilcoyne, Director of Staffing Insurance, Barrow Group/Hilb Group In high-risk operations like warehouses and construction sites, workers’ compensation performance isn’t something you “feel out.” You manage it the same way you manage production: with numbers you trust. Tracking a tight...

09 Feb

Posted at 11:30h in A/V Rental House, Business, Film, Film & TV, Insurance Coverages, Our Blog, Property Coverage, risk management, TV and Video, Worker-Safety, Workers' Compensation by
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In 2026, production insurance isn’t just something you “get” at the end. It’s now a real-world constraint that affects how you plan the shoot, pick locations, hire vendors, build the schedule, and even finance the project. A lot of the market never went back to...

05 Feb

Posted at 11:08h in Business, human resources, Insurance Coverages, manufacturing, Our Blog, PEO, risk management, staffing, Workers' Compensation by
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PEO-sponsored Workers' Compensation Insurance has advantages and disadvantages.  For some organizations, having a stand-alone policy may be a better alternative.  Here is a detailed comparison based on expert sources. Aspect PEO (Professional Employer Organization) Standalone Workers’ Compensation (WC) Payroll Services PEO exclusively handles payroll for enrolled employees, including payroll taxes...

04 Feb

Posted at 12:17h in Business, employee benefits, human resources, Our Blog, PEO, staffing by
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Real-time pay (often called on-demand pay or earned wage access) sounds like a slam dunk: employees get money as soon as they’ve earned it instead of waiting for payday. From an employer’s standpoint, though, it can be a surprisingly messy operational and compliance project. Here’s...

23 Jan

Posted at 09:00h in Business, Cyber Liability, human resources, Insurance Coverages, Our Blog, PEO, risk management, staffing by
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As businesses rely more heavily on vendors for operations and growth, cybercriminals have found new ways to exploit these trusted relationships. One emerging tactic, vendor email compromise (VEC), involves impersonating a legitimate supplier or partner to steal data or divert payments. While business email compromise...

20 Jan

Posted at 14:24h in A/V Rental House, Business, Film, Film & TV, Insurance Coverages, Our Blog, TV and Video by
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Georgia has long been a major player in film, television, and entertainment—largely driven by its strong production tax credits. After a stretch without a dedicated post-production credit, the Georgia legislature has brought one back, this time with updated requirements and eligibility thresholds that reflect how...