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“20 Questions” to Ask Your Insurance Agent

The insurance coverage on your small business can mean the difference in survival and failure when an incident occurs.  These 20 questions can help you work with your agent to navigate the complexities of insurance coverage.

20 Questions to Ask Your Agent

Could You Survive a Disaster?

Small businesses face significant risks for failure after disasters.  Research shows rates of failure as high as 40% for small businesses when an incident forces them to close their doors for as little as 72 hours.  Knowing the answers to the following questions can improve the chances your business will survive the next disaster.

Could You Survive a Disaster?

Hurricane Isaac Assistance

If your business suffered as a result of Hurricane Isaac, learn how you can receive one-on-one assistance to help re-establish your business and finance your recovery.

Hurricane Isaac Recovery Assistance

SBA Disaster Business Loans

SBA provides low interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes and private, nonprofit organizations to repair or replace real estate, personal property, machinery & equipment, inventory and business assets that have been damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster.

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Disaster Assistance & Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses

Tax related disaster assistance resources for small businesses.

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Applying for an SBA Disaster Loan

Provides the steps and process to follow when applying for a SBA Disaster Loan.

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