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How Your Business can Adapt as Minimum and Competitive Wages Rise
In 2022, 25 states raised their minimum wages. Increases are expected to continue, with 13 states having passed legislation to increase their state minimum wage in 2023. Currently, 30 states across the U.S. have minimum wages higher than the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. However, many...
7 TIPS TO HELP PREVENT PIPE BURSTING THIS WINTER
Originally published January 29, 2019, updated January 18, 2023. Many parts of the country are no stranger to arctic air masses this time of year. This type of weather system brings both bitter cold and wind chills that create dangerous conditions for those in its path, affecting not only people,...
A Guide to Safe Keg Handling
At one time or another, almost everyone who works in the restaurant and bar industry has been asked to change, move, or assist with a beer keg. If they are lucky, an experienced coworker will be able to provide instruction and guidance on how to properly move and swap empty kegs for full ones....
2022 Year in Review
Society Insurance is committed to providing blog posts to help business owners optimize daily operations and minimize risk. Over the course of the past year, we've posted free content to help maintain employee satisfaction, prevent accidents, and more. Here are the most popular blogs that have...
What Does an Automatic Extinguishing System (AES) Service Contractor Do During Their Inspection and Cleaning Service Visit?
The automatic extinguishing system (AES) is an important piece of equipment in any commercial kitchen. It allows your business to fight fires as they are happening. Once a fire breaks out, the AES can be automatically or manually activated and fire suppression protocols begin. The activation of...
What To Do If Someone Falls in Your Business
When we experience a special event in our lives, we try to memorialize every second of it, because the small details make a big difference. A slip and fall incident at your establishment is by no means worth celebrating, and you may in fact hope to forget it quickly, but that doesn’t mean the...
How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome at Work
What Is Imposter Syndrome? Imposter syndrome is defined as the persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills. You might feel it in any aspect of your life, but it’s particularly common when starting in a...
How a Restaurant Closing Checklist Benefits Your Business
As a bar or restaurant owner, you know that your night isn’t over when the last customer leaves. When the door closes and the lights come back up in the dining area and bar, there are still tasks to complete before the night is truly done. To expedite the process of wrapping up for the night,...
Creative Interview Questions for Finding the Right Candidate
Interview questions usually revolve around a candidate’s work history, experience and unique qualifications. While these questions can help determine how qualified a candidate is in terms of life experience, it won’t tell you if a candidate can fit into your culture and team. Creative...
6 FACTORS THAT CAN DRIVE UP INSURANCE COSTS FOR RESTAURANTS
Have you ever caught yourself wondering why your business’ premium changes over time? Odds are you understand why your auto insurance premium changes: as you age and become a less risky driver, your insurer is exposed to less risk, and your rates drop as a result. But what drives premiums for bars...