By Tyler Hunter If you’ve ever tried to figure out whether your business counts as “small,” you’ve probably run into a frustrating truth: it depends who’s asking. The Small Business Administration defines it one way. Your bank might define it…
By Tyler Hunter Starting a new business is exciting — and it’s easy to let insurance slide to the bottom of the to-do list behind licensing, financing, and getting your doors open. But if you’re forming an LLC specifically to…
Protecting Your Cards, Your Store, and Your Community The collectible card business has exploded. Between vintage sports cards, graded Pokemon cards selling for five figures, and the steady popularity of Magic: The Gathering, card shops today are holding inventory values…
By Kirk Reisner, AIC — Partner, MBG Insurance Talk to enough small business owners about insurance and you hear the same frustrations on repeat. “I never hear from my agent until renewal.” “My certificate requests take a week.” “I got…
8 Situations That Warrant a Quick Heads-Up One of the most common questions we hear from business owners is some version of: “What should I be watching for? When do I actually need to call you?” It’s a great question…
Tree work is dangerous, your equipment is expensive, and one bad claim can threaten everything you’ve built. Shopping for the right commercial insurance doesn’t have to be complicated — but it does require knowing what to bring to the table…
Concrete work is physically demanding, project-driven, and carries real financial risk — from a cracked foundation claim to an employee injury on a pour day. If you’re running a concrete contracting business in Arkansas or Missouri, whether residential, commercial, or…
Navigating commercial insurance can be overwhelming — especially for new business owners. But choosing the right coverage is critical to protect your assets, employees, and future growth. The good news is that with the right strategy and information, you can…
Business insurance is not just a requirement for contracts or leases — it is a critical risk management strategy. Yet many business owners unintentionally underinsure, overlook key coverages, or choose policies based solely on price. Taking shortcuts in business insurance…
If you operate a business in Missouri or Arkansas, you’ve likely been asked to provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) before starting a job, signing a lease, or entering into a contract. But what exactly needs to be on…
