From Side Hustle to Liability Puzzle

Many people start a business from home without thinking twice about insurance. A few cupcake orders, custom shirts, woodworking projects or bookkeeping clients may seem like a simple side hustle, but once income is involved, the risk changes.

Take a home baker, for example. Someone making cupcakes from their kitchen for local events may have expensive equipment, supplies and inventory on hand. If those items are damaged in a covered loss, a standard homeowner’s policy may only provide limited coverage for business property, often around $2,500. In many cases, business liability is also excluded, leaving risks you may not even realize you have.

That means if a customer is injured on your property, or something connected to your work causes damage, you may not have the protection you expect.

Home-based business coverage is usually affordable and easy to set up. If your hobby has turned into income, now is a good time to make sure your insurance has kept up. Reach out to ESCO anytime. We love insurance, so you don’t have to.