Insights and tips on how to protect your adventure sports business, giving you and your guests peace of mind.
Many outfitters rely on seasonal workers to supplement their business during peak times, such as the upcoming winter holiday season, when there’s an influx of activity and eager adventurers. While this additional help is certainly a benefit to your business and bottom line, there are important differences between seasonal employees and 1099 contractors.
Adventure sports businesses regularly face several risks that could necessitate a temporary shutdown or reduction of operations, both of which can have devastating effects. Business interruption insurance can play a key role in ensuring operations resume following a catastrophe.
Your outfitter may be hosting day camps or field trips for younger adventurers, and children can pose a few risks that you wouldn’t normally think about when hosting adults. Here are some tips to keep in mind to ensure that every age gets the most out of their experience, and safety is at the forefront of planning.
Workplace drug utilization is not permissible and you’re within your rights to ban employees from marijuana use while on the job. Even workers who possess a medical marijuana card or are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) could be terminated for working under the influence.
Burnout — known as a state of physical, emotional or mental exhaustion — has always been an issue within the workforce, but it has become more prevalent as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now more than ever, people are increasingly anxious and stressed.
Waivers are required for any outdoor business where participants could be at risk while partaking in the sport. Your customers will probably give this paper a quick skim and sign it without reading too much into it since they most likely know what they’re getting into.
While many care about protecting wildlife, not everyone follows the protection rules. More importantly, those rules can directly impact your business and even the safety of your adventurers. Here are some of the best tips for encouraging visitors to pick up after themselves and care for our environment.
Here are our top recommendations for actions to take before, during and after a wildfire so your business can get back up and running as quickly as possible.
EVSE stations can increase employee retention, improve your image and help you meet sustainability goals. As electric vehicle technology continues to advance, you must carefully weigh the potential benefits and costs of EVSE stations at your business.
You’ve probably heard the saying before that only two things are certain in life: death and taxes. While humorous, it is partially true. We’re taking a look at what adventure sports business owners need to know about paying taxes in the U.S. and the deductions they might be eligible for.