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Starting a business is about more than just having a great product or service. So much of business ownership is about marketing and creating efficient processes. When you start a company, you need to protect all of the effort you’ve put in with a Massachusetts business insurance policy. Here are just a few basic commercial insurance tips for those of you thinking of (or in the beginning stages of) starting a new business:

Even Home-Based Businesses Need Coverage – All businesses have one thing in common; they all need insurance, no matter how big or small. When you start a new business, you may think that you don’t need insurance right away, but that simply isn’t true! You never know when something will go wrong, so get an insurance policy to protect your budding company.

Consider Your Risks – Depending on your industry, your business will have certain potential risks. All businesses will need general liability protection, some will need cyber liability protection, and others will need to EPLI protection. Your Massachusetts insurance agent will be able to assess your needs and recommend the right set of insurance policies and riders.

Reevaluate Your Needs Often – Your business is growing, and your risks and potential hazards are increasing. As you increase output and hire employees, talk to your insurance agent often to update your policy.

To speak to an agent about establishing or updating a business insurance policy, call Vargas and Vargas Insurance at 617-298-0655 . We work with businesses of all sizes in the Boston area, and we can help your business through all stages if growth in the years to come.

About the Author

Carlos Vargas

Carlos Vargas

Carlos Vargas is the Founder and President of Vargas & Vargas Insurance Agency. He began his career in 1980 as a captive agent for a large national insurance company, but chose to become an independent insurance broker so he could offer clients better coverage options and more competitive products.


With 46 years of experience, Carlos believes strongly in the value of relationships and helping clients understand their insurance so they can make better decisions. In addition to leading the agency's vision and strategy, Carlos is deeply committed to community engagement and educating the public about insurance.


Outside of work, Carlos enjoys spending time with his wife, their sons and their families, and friends.

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