Church board members have been placed in a position of trust, and they have a legal responsibility to place the church’s interests ahead of their own. This duty is known as their fiduciary responsibility. If board members use their position in the church for personal gain, they can be sued as individuals, thereby placing their […]
MinistryWorks payroll processing and tax filing services were designed by Brotherhood Mutual to offer churches an affordable, ministry-specific option and ease the administrative burden. MinistryWorks is available nationwide, so now is the time to talk to your clients and prospects about payroll services. As you do, you may encounter questions related to four of the […]
It can be challenging to build a safety and security ministry based on volunteers, but it can be done. By following this five-step process, you can create a volunteer force that sustains itself and provides fulfillment to the individuals who give their time and energy to make it a success. Identify the team – Strong […]
While these are responses from large corporations, we take away many applications for medium and small businesses. Here are some of the risk issues for 2021. According to a recent AMEX survey, 92% of businesses pivoted last year, and 76% of small businesses believe they will need to pivot again in 2021. The 2021 pivot may have a […]
Good risk management starts with asking tough questions about your ministry’s practices and operations. Here are nine areas to consider when developing a risk management plan for your church: Accident Prevention: Are your sidewalks well lighted, dry, and covered with non-slip material? Are walkways and doors kept free of obstructions? Are parking lots safe? Is playground […]
We know that reading an insurance policy can be tough. The insurance industry is working hard to make auto, home and business insurance policies easier to read. Most insurance policies are 40 to 60 pages, with lots of legal terms that are hard for even attorneys to understand. But the fact remains, it is very […]
Today more than ever, churches are evaluating the need for full-time versus part-time employees. Many firms are also considering using third-party firms for certain functions. Before you make any decisions about contracting out job functions, read this. Your employee will receive benefits such as health insurance and workers’ compensation. Advantages of Hiring an Employee Employees […]
Many ministries are now allowing employees to work from home, and experts say it will most likely continue through 2020 and beyond. Some employers are seeing that they can reduce operating costs by having all or some of their employees work from home. Whether you own a home business, work from home full time, or […]
We live in a changing world, and your insurance needs to be changing as well. In order to keep your commercial insurance up to date you need to have the ability to change and update your insurance program on a regular basis. The industry has developed a number of innovative insurance products that your business […]
The CIOVID-19 pandemic has affected the way we do business in a very significant way. Many businesses are requiring people to work remotely. Employers are finding that having employees work remotely may be the new normal. COVID-19 has forced us to become more dependent on the internet, as desperate measures, like social distancing, disrupt economic […]
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