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Reader’s Question:
I import sea salt from the Philippines for sale to high-end restaurants here in Miami, Florida. It’s a hit because of the high quality salt crystals and unique flavour it brings to a dish. However, I worry a lot about the shipping process because this type of salt requires special handling. Is there some way for me to insure the product so that I don’t face large losses when something goes wrong during the shipping?
Marilou
Miami, Florida
Hi, Marilou! I’ve heard a lot about Philippine sea salt – known as “asin” in Filipino, right? I’ve been to Manila. They refer to it as rock salt there. I agree, it is pretty special – larger and much more flavorful than what is usually available in the markets here. I can imagine the importance of ensuring that your imported product retains its quality through its journey to Miami, Florida. Chefs’ palates can be pretty discriminating. Besides, if you fail to ensure quality, it would be easy to lose your clients to the neighborhood supermarkets. I agree – you do need commercial insurance or insurance for your business.
Well, Marilou, depending on what you are willing to pay, there are various types of commercial insurance available to you in Miami, Florida. I suggest that you request for free online quotes regarding commercial insurance in Miami, FL by keying in your zip code on this page’s form. Instead of going to several different agents, you get to see basic terms and conditions with corresponding prices from various insurers in your area. It would be good to compare one with the others to determine whether the commercial insurance premiums costs are commensurate to the potential avoided costs in the business. I wish you the best of luck in searching for reasonable coverage that would ensure the quality of your product while in transit.
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I’ve heard of someone suing a famous fast food chain just because the coffee was too hot and they forgot to put up a sign that said so. I’m planning to set up a coffee shop here in New York, NY but am afraid something along that line could happen to me – people here can be so fussy sometimes. Is there some type of insurance that covers liability from customers?
Sasha
New York, NY
Hi Sasha! Yes, I have heard of that one, too. Personally, I think it’s silly to sue a company for your own carelessness but on the other hand, some businesses can be pretty careless as well. The law in the US, including New York, NY, does provide some protection for customers from restaurants that do not ensure that the food or the premises are safe for their patrons. If you’re planning to put up a coffee shop, I think you’ll still need to ensure that you don’t mix spoiled milk into the coffee or serve sandwiches and chips past their “best before” date. However, insurers can provide you some coverage over accidents on your property. Take, for instance, a customer tripping over the leg of a chair and spilling coffee over himself or perhaps someone slipping on a slightly slippery tile floor and bumping his head on the wall; protection from liability covers specifically such incidences. Protection is usually in the form of lawyer’s fees or legal assistance as well as payment of damages within the amount of the insurance you purchased.
I suggest you look into what is available from insurers in New York, NY by keying in your zip code in the forms on this page. You can also request for free quotes for commercial insurance online. Compare coverage and costs to get the most cost-efficient coverage for your business. Good luck, Sasha!
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Reader’s Question:
My friends keep complaining about not having enough time to pick up their clothes at the dry cleaners. That’s why I’m considering investing on a business that offers Cleaning coupled with delivery services here in Brooklyn New York NY. I don’t think it’s such a risky business – do you think I should still get a business insurance?
Joshua
Brooklyn New York NY
Hi there Joshua! That’s an excellent idea! Sad to say, I’m one of those people who usually forgets to pick up her drycleaning. Sometimes, I get too engrossed in work or I get too busy at home. A laundromat that offers delivery service would be really convenient. I wouldn’t mind one that offers pick-up services as well!
Well, Joshua, I do get your point that it doesn’t seem like such a risky business – but you might want to get commercial insurance anyway. The point of commercial insurance is to be able to provide some level of security against the unknown, hedge your risks, so to speak. Remember, you do have some expensive equipment like the heavy-duty washing machines and driers plus the property, of course. Some insurers in Brooklyn New York NY offer commercial property coverage as well as coverage for property loss. What if there’s a fire or break-in or electrical malfunction? I would assume that you would prefer to be prepared to handle that eventuality.
It all factors into your overhead, of course, so you might want to check the cost of available commercial insurance in Brooklyn New York NY. Just key in your zip code on the form on this site and you can get some free quotes to help you assess the range of required premiums. Is that not a really convenient service? Remind yourself – what have you got to lose anyway?
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Reader’s Question:
I worked as a structural design engineer in Sydney Australia for twenty years and have finally decided to retire and go back home to Garland Texas TX. Now, I’m thinking of setting up my own structural design company, beginning with the purchase of nice offices, CADD equipment and heavy-duty blueprinting equipment downtown – huge investments, though. Is there even a way to get them insured?
Allain
Garland Texas TX
Hi Allain! Congratulations on your new business. Your extensive experience in structural engineering seems to have been put to good use!
Of course, Allain. I’m pretty sure some insurers in Garland Texas TX can provide business insurance or commercial insurance coverage. The usual policy can include coverage for property loss, particularly from common threats such as theft or fire. You can even separately secure the new building that would house your operations through specific form policies that do not cost much more than the usual homeowner’s insurance; you can also get replacement loss coverage on your policy so that you can replace your equipment in case the get lost or damaged.
There are a lot of different types of business property insurance coverage in the market right now. As what is usually done in making business decisions, I suggest you do a bit more research. A good way to start would be to enter your zip code in the forms on this site to get free commercial insurance quotes. Get about five so you get a good range of services as well as the corresponding impact on the cost of the premiums. Remember, generally, if you get more coverage, the higher your insurance premiums become. You’ll need to factor in this cost to your business’ overhead costs. Starting out, you may not want this to be too high.
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I just came from an absolutely wonderful vacation in the Philippines where I discovered a group of extremely talented wood carvers in Paete Laguna. I was thinking of buying and selling these wood carvings here in Peoria Illinois IL as a legitimate business but am anxious about the large investments I am about to make. Is there some kind of insurance that would allow me to recover my money in case unforeseen events damage my carvings or ruin my business?
Amelie
Peoria Illinois IL
Hi there Amelie! I have heard a lot about these talented Filipino artists and your story just built up my eagerness to see for myself their works. I was watching the lifestyle channel once and learned that a Filipino from a family of wood carvers in Paete Laguna works on these amazing food carvings in Hollywood parties – imagine carving a highly detailed mother and child sculpture from a wheel of cheese? I’m sure on wood, such a masterpiece would certainly be a very pricey item.
Don’t worry, Amelie, some insurance providers in Peoria Illinois IL provide business insurance policies. A business insurance would protect your new business from potential loss caused by unforeseen and unfortunate events such as your shipment being lost at sea or termites invading your storage room, for example.
In general, you probably require replacement loss coverage and protection for liability but business insurance is usually customizable. I suggest you survey available business insurance in Peoria Illinois IL by typing in your zip code on the forms on this page to get free business insurance quotes online. A bit of research on the range of coverage and costs would help you make your decision. Best of luck on your new business, Amelie!
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