Insights and tips on how to protect your adventure sports business, giving you and your guests peace of mind.
Whether your employees are close to retirement or have decades left, saving for retirement is a key component of their financial security. Offering a 401(k) account or other retirement benefits as part of your benefits packages can increase employee loyalty and be a great recruitment and retention tool.
There are times when work and life collide, and one needs to take extended time off from work for a personal health issue or to care for an immediate family member. Yet, your guides may hesitate to request time off even if they are experiencing a severe health issue for fear of losing their job. In this article, we explore the basics of the Family Medical Leave Act and what it means for your outfitter business and your employees.
Financial stress can be a burden, but it can also negatively impact your mental health. During this period of increased inflation, it is especially important to understand the relationship between financial and mental wellness so you can apply strategies to help you improve both areas of your life and your business.
Many adventure sports owners assume that their business is too small to be threatened by employee theft, or that all their employees are honest and loyal. Unfortunately, investigations into employee theft clearly indicate that it occurs much more frequently than employers realize.
Discrimination has become a growing concern as environmental, social and governance (ESG) and diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) awareness continues to increase. Discriminative missteps can have major negative legal impacts upon your outfitter business and leadership. Review the top types of discrimination and recommendations to help protect you from potential claims.
Stinging and biting insects can cause major problems for you and your customers. While these creatures are tiny, their punch can be mighty to some. While your guests may have the travel bug, keep yourself and your travelers from being on the snack menu for insects and other pests with these tips.
Offering employee benefits can be extremely beneficial to your adventure sports business. Though they may sound complicated or even expensive, they have the ability to improve several areas within your business such as hiring and retaining employees. The process of selecting, implementing and administering a benefits program can take time, however, once you get it right, it can actually help you in more ways than one.
If your business employs individuals who are vital to its success, key-person life insurance or key-person disability insurance can help protect you from chaos caused by their abrupt absence. These insurance solutions can give your organization options other than immediate bankruptcy should you lose your company’s key person or people without warning.
Preparing for the busy season takes serious work. As a seasonal business owner, it may feel like a massive undertaking in a short amount of time. Whether you own a whitewater rafting business in Idaho or you’re taking groups through the beautiful Utah landscape by foot, here are a few tips to help prepare your outfitter business for its best season yet.
Selecting the right structure for your outfitter business is important. As an owner, you may be trying to determine the right business framework for you — likely either a sole proprietorship or limited liability company (LLC). For many adventure sport owners, minimizing risk is top of mind, and an LLC is a way to gain added protection in addition to insurance.