Small business owner

Running your own business comes with plenty of achievements, but every business also has its own risks

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Why do small business owners need insurance?

Small businesses are often left in the dark when it comes to protecting what they have built. No matter what type of small business you operate, each one comes with a particular set of common risks. Obtaining the right insurance is crucial to protect your business from:

Requirements

Lender or lease requirements

Accidents

Employees accidents and injuries

Loss

Lost, stolen, or damaged property and inventory

Lawsuit

Reputational damage and customer lawsuit

Interruption

Business interruption and lost income

What does small business owners insurance cover?

Choosing the right small business insurance can help protect you from costly risks and liabilities, the right policies for your business will depend what product you sell and what service you offer and where you are located.

Here are some of the most popular insurance policies for small business, covering the most common risks you'll face as a small business owner:

Bodily Injury

Someone other than you (or an employee) is injured and your business is responsible for medical, legal and damages.

Third-Party Property Damage

Customer property is damaged by you (or an employee).

Advertising and Reputational Injury

Your business is accused of copyright infringement, malicious prosecution, slander, libel, wrongful eviction and violating a person's privacy.

Product Liability

Products developed or sold by your business harm people or property, and your business is responsible for legal and medical expenses.

What types of small business owners do we cover?

  • Wholesalers

    Manufacturers

    Retailers

    Construction Companies

    Restaurants

    Bars

    Laundromats

    Real Estate Agencies

  • Lawyers

    Auto Services

    Architects

    Dentists

    Doctors

    Hotels

    Farmers

How much does small business owners insurance cost?

Coverdash helps you identify the appropriate coverage to suit your small business needs without breaking the bank. The exact amount you pay will depend on:

  • The type of small business you operate
  • Your revenue and employee payroll
  • Your number of employees
  • Your business location
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Summary

Coverdash provides small business insurance solutions, highlighting the importance of protecting against common risks such as accidents, property damage, lawsuits, and business interruption. The page details coverage options like general liability and lists the types of businesses covered, including retailers, restaurants, and construction companies. It also explains that insurance costs depend on factors like business type, revenue, employees, and location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do small business owners need insurance?

Small businesses face common risks such as lender or lease requirements, employee accidents and injuries, lost, stolen, or damaged property and inventory, reputational damage and customer lawsuits, and business interruption and lost income. Obtaining the right insurance is crucial to protect your business from these risks.

What does small business owners insurance cover?

Small business insurance can cover general liability (bodily injury, third-party property damage, advertising and reputational injury, product liability), and other policies depending on the product sold, service offered, and location.

What types of small business owners do you cover?

Coverdash covers wholesalers, manufacturers, retailers, construction companies, restaurants, bars, laundromats, real estate agencies, lawyers, auto services, architects, dentists, doctors, hotels, and farmers.

How much does small business owners insurance cost?

The exact amount you pay depends on the type of small business you operate, your revenue and employee payroll, your number of employees, and your business location. Coverdash helps identify appropriate coverage without breaking the bank.

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