The winter season officially kicks off on Dec. 21st. Yet, many Americans had already endured frigid weather when the first major winter storm of the season brought heavy snow, rain, and thunderstorms to the East Coast Nov. 30th through Dec. 2nd. Extreme cold, high winds, snow and sleet, and icy roads and sidewalks can spell trouble for a small business. To ensure small businesses are prepared to stay open and thrive no matter what the winter season brings, AmTrust Financial assembled nine tips to help keep property damage-free and employees safe. Check out the below infographic for quick tips on how small-business clients can prepare for a winter storm. And click through the slideshow above for details about nine steps small-business owners can take to prevent costly claims this season.

(Source: AmTrust Financial)
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Heather A. Turner

Heather A. Turner is the managing editor of ALM's NU Property & Casualty Group. She can be reached at [email protected].

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