Clothing and Shoe Store



When it comes to insurance for your clothing or shoe store, you want your coverage to be true to size. With a PolicySweet® Business Owners Policy, we’ll make sure your coverage is flattering. From General Liability to Workers’ Compensation, each clothing store insurance policy is styled just for you.


Recommended Coverages for Clothing and Shoe Stores:

We typically recommend a Business Owners Policy or HomeHQSM coverage depending on the location of your business. If you operate from a commercial space, you might want to consider BOP coverage. For businesses that operate from a residential space like a home, condo, or an apartment HomeHQ is a great option. And if you have employees, we suggest Workers’ Compensation coverage to help protect your staff. Learn more about these coverages:


Business Owners Policy

This type of policy bundles common coverages together to help protect a business. Business owners typically opt for this type of coverage instead of purchasing coverages separately. It can be easier to manage in the event of a claim.

General Liability Insurance

It could help cover reputational harm and copyright infringement as well as third party claims made against your business.

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GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE

 


Property Insurance

Is your business financially prepared to cover expenses to replace or repair business assets if they become damaged or stolen? If your business relies on its assets to keep it running, you might want to consider property coverage.

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PROPERTY INSURANCE  


Cyber Insurance

Cyber coverage could help your business with problems that result from a virus, hacker, or network security attack.

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CYBER INSURANCE  



Workers’ Compensation Insurance

Want to help protect your employees? Workers’ Compensation coverage could protect employees if they become injured on the job. Medical bills, lost wages, and related expenses could be covered with this type of insurance.


HomeHQ

HomeHQ assembles multiple coverages together into a single policy. It combines general liability, business property coverage, and inventory insurance to help protect your home-based business.

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Starting a Business From Home and Need Insurance?

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Are you thinking of starting a business from home? There are many upsides to this pursuit. However, you should consider all the things you need in order to operate a home-based business.

This includes finding coverage for your at-home business. There are many liabilities that homeowner’s or renter’s insurance do not typically cover when it comes to running a business from your home.

If you need to find insurance for your home-based business, keep reading our step-by-step guide on how to get started and learn how to get coverage for your at-home business.

Determine Your Business Type

The first step to starting any business is to determine what type of business you want to own. If you do not already own a business, you may want to consider what interests and skills you have as a starting point for brainstorming business ideas to operate from your home.

Create a Business Plan

Once you have determined what type of business you would like to run from your home, you should create a business plan. A business plan can help cultivate your business idea by thinking through the potential growth and progression of your home business.

A business plan should include:

  • An executive summary of the business
  • Description of your target market or ideal customer
  • Analysis of your competition
  • Marketing strategy and sales plan
  • Financial plan and projections

Having a business plan could also help you secure funding from investors or lenders in the future by showing you have thought about the characteristics and potential risks of your business.

Follow Business Regulations

Your state and the federal government have laws and regulations regarding businesses. Even with a home-based business, you want to make sure you follow all the mandatory requirements.

Register Your Home Business

Depending on the structure of your business some states may require you to register your business. If you own an LLC or corporation, it most likely a legal requirement for operating a business from your home. Each state has its own process for completing the registration of a business, so it is best to check with the state your business will operate in to ensure you are following the correct process and procedures.

Business License and Permits

Licenses and permits will vary based on the state and city your business will be located in. A home-based business may also have different requirements than other types of businesses. You may be required to acquire a home occupation permit which allows you to operate a business from your home or other licenses based on your profession or industry of the business.

It is recommended to always check with your local and state governments on business requirements. They may be able to help you navigate the necessary steps.

Get a Business Insurance Policy

If you are starting a business from home, you should consider a home business insurance policy. HomeHQSM by PolicySweet® is coverage specifically intended for home-based businesses. HomeHQ consists of multiple coverages, including:

  • General liability insurance
  • Business property insurance

You should think about purchasing this policy if you have tools or equipment for your home business that needs to be protected.

If your business involves customers visiting your home business, then you may also want a home business insurance policy. This may protect you against bodily injury, associated medical costs and injury lawsuit claims filed against the business.

Starting a business from home means taking the steps to help ensure its success. Obtaining business insurance can help to protect your business from potential accidents and risks.

Update Your Insurance Company of Any Changes

It is important to update your insurer or insurance company about any changes to your business model, even with a home-based business.

If your business grows faster than you expected it to, then you will want to relay this information to your insurer. The same goes for the opposite: if your business sales start to plummet, then you will want to update them as well.

This is to make sure that you are still using the appropriate insurance for the home business you have. It could help to protect you in the long run.

Insurance for Starting a Business at Home

Starting a business at home, especially a new business, is not easy. There are ups and downs. Ultimately, you can do it!

Making sure you have the coverage you need to help protect your home-based business is one of the most important steps. Get a quote today so we can get started on getting your business insured!


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A Guide to Commercial General Liability Insurance for Clothing Stores

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What to Know About Commercial Property Insurance for Clothing Stores

If you're starting your own clothing store, you may want to know about the types of insurance coverage you might need. Learn about commercial property insurance here.

Workers' Compensation for Clothing Store Employees

Help ensure the safety of your clothing store employees with Workers' Compensation. Explore coverage options to help protect your team and clothing store business.