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What are you doing tonight? Join us for ladies night here in at the game!! We are being featured as one of the women-owned businesses at the game.

Lack of talent is an ongoing and widespread risk to all scaling businesses. Consider Establishing and fostering a "Learning Culture" to give your business a long-term, leg up in the talent race.

Benefits of a "learning Culture" include:

👉 Most employees (94%) said they would stay at a company longer if it invests in their careers.

👉 Employees who have access to professional development opportunities are 15% more engaged.

👉 Companies that spend $1,500 or more on employee development per year report 24% higher annual profits than organizations that spend less.

Source: ClearCompany

Here are some tips to help you get started:

📍Personalize learning. Employers can offer personalized learning plans to help guide employees on their journeys to make learning efforts relevant. Instead of focusing on course completion, employers can support employees’ long-term learning to reach their career goals.

📍Support risk-taking. Employers can tolerate and perhaps even encourage mistakes—as long as they support learning and growth and are managed appropriately. When employees feel safe taking risks, significant growth can occur at the individual and team levels. The feasibility of this strategy will vary based on industry and organization.

📍Reward and recognize learning. Employers need to show their appreciation and value of learning regularly. Focus on how employees apply their newfound knowledge versus simply what was accomplished.

📍 Leverage technology. Employers incorporate e-learning, online coaching and learning management systems (LMSs) to train and develop their workforce. The right technology learning environment can facilitate and support continuous learning, ultimately making it accessible for all employees.

📍 Hire lifelong learners. Recruiting and hiring managers could leverage assessments and behavioral interviews to gauge if candidates are a good fit or add to company culture. For example, such an assessment could help reveal if a prospective employee is driven, curious, or has a learner mindset.

You can find more information, including a link to the study referenced above on our website link in bio!

"Women are paid less, work harder, longer and faster, wear more hats, and don't get fair compensation," wrote a 36-year-old principal in the Liberty Mutual Insurance "The State of Women in Independent Insurance Agencies" report.

As an industry, we NEED TO DO BETTER.

Its InsureGood's mission is to change this reality. We are dedicated to building a sustainable business model that fosters the entrance of more women and minorities in leadership and ownership positions. We believe we have both the power and the responsibility as socially conscious business owners to provide open and equal access to opportunities and wealth.

Happy International Women's Day! Thank you to the people of all genders who tirelessly have fought and continue to fight to build a safe, accepting, and equal world for all of us.

At InsureGood we envision a future where all people regardless of their gender, race, or other factors have equal access to opportunities. Our mission has always been focused on creating equality in the insurance and risk management industry.

To support that mission we're building a program to create and provide women and minorities the opportunity for capital, mentorship, and the affiliation that will make it possible for them to become agency owners. Not only on International Women's day but every day.

Happy International Women's Day! Thank you to the people of all genders who tirelessly have fought and continue to fight to build a safe, accepting, and equal world for all of us.

At InsureGood we envision a future where all people regardless of their gender, race, or other factors have equal access to opportunities. Our mission has always been focused on creating equality in the insurance and risk management industry.

To support that mission we're building a program to create and provide women and minorities the opportunity for capital, mentorship, and the affiliation that will make it possible for them to become agency owners. Not only on International Women's day but every day.

             

One of the many unfortunate consequences of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is an elevated risk of cyber attacks on businesses around the globe.

In addition to cyber liability insurance to protect you from the potentially devastating financial losses associated with cyber attacks there are things you should be doing within your organization to lower your risks. Here are 11 ways you can get started immediately.

You can also read more about elevated cyber security risks associated with the Russian invasion of the Ukraine here: https://lnkd.in/efzSRw47

💞✨ We believe that Valentine's day isnt just about romance its about celebrating the special bonds that we share and the power that comes from collective focus and collaboration to solve even the biggest of challenges and issues we face.

Happy Valentine's day to all of our fellow changemakers, issue solvers, and rebels focused on making our universe a better place for all!

You learn so much everyday as a business owner and we can learn so much from one another’s experiences. Here are 3 tips from our Founder that may resonate with you from her recent feature on . What are your top tips for long-term business success? Tell us in the comments and see link in bio for the full feature!

We’re in pursuit of better. And not just better business or better insurance. We exist to help you build your dream of a better tomorrow.

Your mighty business is working on world changing things. We’ll help you move forward, faster with business solutions to help you scale, and custom insurance programs to better safeguard you against ever-changing risk.

Learn more at http://ow.ly/YKs650HvkHB

Our clients are change-makers who find solutions to big problems, stand for equality and believe in the notion of common good.

We provide traditionally inaccessible expertise and resources to the businesses that need them the most.

Curious to learn more about what we do? Visit our site: insuregood.org

We’re excited to be the ’s recent Business Spotlight!

You can type this link into your browser to read Meredith’s full interview: conta.cc/3KI76os

We’re excited to be the University of Hartford's recent Business Spotlight!

You can read Meredith’s full interview here: https://conta.cc/3KI76os

Our CEO Meredith Messenger is presenting at The University of Hartford’s webinar “Choosing the Right Insurance for Your Business”. She’ll help you demystify the key steps for finding and funding the best insurance program for you and your business.

The webinar starts tomorrow (Thursday, 1/20) at 12:00 pm EST.

Learn more and register: https://bit.ly/insurance-for-your-business-webinar

We envision a world where everyone has access to the same career and wealth building opportunities, regardless of skin color and gender.

We work hard every day to help visionary leaders protect and grow businesses that create brighter futures for our communities. ✨

Our Business360 offering helps you find and fix pain points and risks in your business so you can scale with confidence.

We’re here to give guidance on how you can scale and structure your business for the long-haul. Learn more: https://insuregood.org/ct-small-business-services/

Our next is At the Dam Restaurant!

Located on Main St in Broad Brook CT, At the Dam serves delicious breakfast (like Reese’s Peanutbutter Pancakes) and lunch Tuesday through Sunday.

Show your support by giving them a follow on Facebook: bit.ly/at-the-dam-restaurant

Money in your cash drawer means your business is growing, people are interested in your offering, and you’re moving closer to your financial goals. While cash on hand is a reason to celebrate, it also makes you vulnerable to workplace violence, burglary, and theft.

Here’s how to reduce those risks: https://insuregood.org/cash-safety-policies-for-your-restaurant/insur

It seems that minorities and women have a much different online experience than other members of the population.

According to a new study by Malwarebytes, women, minorities, and their businesses are targeted for cyber attacks at a significantly higher rate than other groups. So how do you stop them?

Here’s how you can protect against cyberattacks: https://insuregood.org/cyber-attacks-women-and-minorities-are-top-targets/

Here’s to hoping you end this year on a cheerful note and make way for a bright New Year. Cheers! 🥂✨
InsureGood will be closed tomorrow (12/31) as we reset for the year 2022!

‘Tis the season to be jolly! We hope your holiday season is filled with laughter and time spent with loved ones.

Please note, our team doesn’t want to miss out on the holiday cheer, so we will be closed this Friday.

Happy Holidays! 🎄

Unlike traditional self-serving networking, Connect360 exists to provide a vibrant channel for like-minded Connecticut small business owners and entrepreneurs to authentically connect, form lasting communities and share resources that will foster their long-term success and well-being.

We host exclusive, curated events designed to foster both growth and connection.

Learn more: insuregood.org/connect360-community

Our next is Parkville Market! As the first food hall in the state of Connecticut, they’re currently home to 20+ food vendors including Randy’s Wooster St. Pizza Shop, Burrito Loko Restaurant, Fowl Play CT, and more.

Parkville Market also has over 20 retail merchants, so it’s a great place to finish up your holiday shopping!

Show your support by giving them a follow or visiting their website: https://bit.ly/3y0I7GZ

The saying goes, “When you buy from a small business an actual person does a little happy dance.” 💃

And if that isn’t reason enough to shop small this holiday season, local business also generates 70% more local economic activity per square foot than big box retail.

Help us fulfill our shopping lists by commenting your favorite small businesses below!

Don’t forget you already hold all the power within yourself. 💗

Our team works to empower leaders — Contact us for business consulting + insurance needs today: insuregood.org/contact-us

Consulting businesses face many challenges, from managing unhappy clients to addressing talent issues.

Despite these challenges, you can substantially lower the risk of a company ending loss with the proper planning and ex*****on.

We put together a list of the top 7 risks for consulting businesses and how to minimize them on our blog: bit.ly/consulting-business-risks

Stories and perspectives shared inspire and inform us in powerful ways. Join our CEO Meredith Messenger and The Small Business Collective and West Hartford Coworking founder Annisa Teich as they share there experiences and perspectives on innovating and expanding within their businesses!

It’s already December, which means our next event is right around the corner!
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Join IDH for 30 minutes of real-life conversation with local entrepreneurs.
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Part 3 of our webinar series will focus on what’s next.
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Moderated by Andréa Hawkins of Leading Culture Solutions and Berkins Blend Cafe/Berkins on Oak with panelists Meredith Messenger of InsureGood and Annisa Teich of The Small Business Collective and West Hartford Coworking.

Register at bit.ly/IDH_ShiningBrighter

Today on , we’re highlighting local nonprofit Circle of Care

Circle of Care provides emotional and financial assistance to children and families from the day of diagnosis, through treatment and beyond with programs and services designed to meet the needs of pediatric cancer treatment.

If you’re able, you can make a donation on their website: thecircleofcare.org
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Happy ! Today is the perfect day to support entrepreneurs in your community by:

💗 Following them on social media
💗 Sharing their posts to your own network
💗 Making a purchase

Comment your favorite small/local business below, we’d love to see them!

Big Up Brew
Hartford Prints!
Bloom Bake Shop CT
Semilla Cafe + Studio
Phantom Brewing Company
The Medspa

Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving!


Our team will be enjoying some much needed family time, so our offices will be closed Wednesday-Friday this week and will reopen as usual on Monday, November 29th.


Swipe through to see what our team is grateful for this Thanksgiving. 🧡