Hiring even one employee exposes your organization to new risks. From ensuring you have workers’ compensation coverage to managing payroll, hiring and benefits, you face a variety of new risks with employees aboard. Coverage to protect you against many employment-related…
Variations of Disability Insurance and Riders
By Mara T. Roberts, ARM, ACI, CLU, President, WDA Insurance & Services Corp. Most dentists are familiar with and recognize the importance of individual disability insurance, especially when they are starting their careers. Typically, once coverage is in place, the…
Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person
Charles de Gaulle once remarked, “The graveyards are full of indispensable men.” While we know that life goes on regardless of the loss of any “indispensable” person, for a small business, the loss of a key person is not only…
How to Prevent Bloodborne Pathogen Injuries in Dentistry
By Nan Dreves, RDH, MBA, Professional Health Horizons, nkdreves@gmail.com Every effort should be made to minimize risk and prevent accidents in a dental setting. There is a risk of transmission of hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV infection percutaneous or…
Treat tax time as a financial checkup
No one likes doing their taxes, but it’s one of those unavoidable parts of life we all have to do once a year. However, there are some benefits to going over everything you earn and own that can often be…