Skip to main content
  • Claims Center
  • Contact Us
  • Español
  • Brokers & Agents
Hiscox Insurance
Menu Toggle
  • Home
  • Small Business Insurance Toggle Menu Toggle Menu
  • Why Hiscox Toggle Menu Toggle Menu
  • Resources Toggle Menu Toggle Menu
  • Policy Management Toggle Menu Toggle Menu
  • Claims Center
  • Contact Us
  • Español
  • Brokers & Agents
  • About
  • Get a Quote Get a Quote
  • About
  • Get a Quote Get a Quote
  • Blog Home
    Start Your Business
    Grow Your Business
    Protect Your Business
    Celebrate Courage
    Search

    Twenty-Four Seven

    Sign up to get the latest small business news delivered right to your inbox.
    Grow Your Business
    March 1, 2013
    Show Your Local Community You Care

    Show Your Local Community You Care

    Marketing
    By: Hiscox Blog

    Share Image

    Embed Image

    Copy

    Share Article:

    Does your small business give back to the local community? To get customers vested in your business, consider becoming invested in their neighborhood.

    New York - The Hiscox New York Office volunteered at City Year New York, painting murals at the organizations health clinic, Urban Health Plan, to help foster a better environment for the clients served.

    Not all small businesses are brick and mortar stores, but many are. And if you’re one of those businesses, you’re in a ripe position to give back to the community your business calls home. Think about it. Personally, you probably like to get to know the neighbors where you live. It’s very possible that you do what you can to interact with the neighbors on your block, so why not do the same for the neighborhood your business “lives in,” especially for non-profit organizations that provide vital resources for the community’s less fortunate.

    The National Federation of Independent Businesses, shared some  tips on easy ways to connect with your local community. Your interaction can involve a larger commitment such as organizing a volunteer day for your employees or serving as a drop-off site for donations. Your business is part of a larger network that should be giving back to the community, so it doesn’t matter if your pay it forward is large or small.

    Last Saturday, staff from Hiscox’s New York offices gathered bright and early for a service day. The team of volunteers pledged time at City Year New York, a not-for profit that focuses on education in under-served inner city schools in the NYC area. Volunteers were tasked with livening up the Urban Health Plan, a clinic run by City Year that provides low-cost medical services. The simple act of painting murals throughout the space provided the Hiscox team with an immediate connection to the city where Hiscox has its US headquarters.

    Not only is becoming involved in the community your business serves the right thing to do, it’s also good for business. Serving the community can lead to positive publicity for your company. A local business paying it forward to a local organization is a soft, uplifting story media outlets are often eager to report. As a previous post from our blog highlights, “Humanizing your small business brand can be rewarding and help you stand out from your competition.”

    Consider showing your local community that you care. It will give you and your staff an opportunity to genuinely give back to the community where current customers and potential customers reside. The Hiscox team certainly didn’t expect anything for giving back to the community, but many were pleasantly surprised to receive an Edible Arrangement gift basket from City Year thanking the staff for their involvement. A recognition from the organization for a job well done, was worth its weight in gold!


    Protect Your Business

    Protect the business you’ve worked so hard to build. Get a fast, free quote and your business could be covered today.

    Get a Quote
    Get a Quote
    Subscribe to our newsletter

    Related Articles

    3 Min Read
    Surety bond card on desk with coffee to help you learn all you need to know about surety bonds

    What you need to know about surety bonds and whether you need one

    Management | Entrepreneur

    Here’s what you need to know about what a surety bond is and whether or not your small business needs one.

    Read More

    7 Min Read
    small business owner sitting at desk reviewing her business finances on screen.

    Small business owners offer advice on finances

    Finances | Small Business Intelligence

    We surveyed 140 small business owners to learn their thoughts about business finances. See what they had to say and gain some insights for your own business.

    Read More

    7 Min Read
    female entrepreneur works on her mobile device in office

    Useful apps that will make small business life easier

    Technology | Tools & Templates

    We’re living in a technological renaissance, to help you navigate we've researched some of the best apps for assisting in the day-to-day management of your small business operations.

    Read More


    We’re here to help.
    We provide tailored insurance for the specific risks you face, so you can take the right risks to grow your business.
    Get a Quote
    Get a Quote

    Footer menu 1

    • What We Cover
      • Business Insurance
      • General Liability Insurance
      • Professional Liability Insurance
      • Errors and Omissions
      • Cyber Security Insurance
      • Workers Compensation
      • Other Coverage
    • Who We Cover
      • Small Business Owners
      • LLC
      • Sole Proprietors
      • Entrepreneurs
      • Side Hustle
      • Contractors
      • Home Businesses
    • For Our Customers
      • Refer a Friend Program
      • Covid-19 Response
      • Claims Center
    • For Business Owners
      • Save with our Partners
    • About Hiscox
      • About Us
      • Careers
      • Contact Us
      • Hiscox Corporate
      • Investors
      • Foundation
      • Newsroom
      • We Stand Together
      • Affiliate Partner Program

    Footer menu 2

    • Accessibility
    • Site Map
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms of Use
    • Legal Notices
    • Español

    Feefo Reviews: Hiscox rated 4.7/5 with 1,067 reviews between January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

    * Any cost, premium, or coverage stated before an official customer quote are estimates and an approximation and are not guaranteed. Actual cost, premium, and coverage are subject to the unique considerations of each individual risk. Customer quotes are based on the information provided to Hiscox, and are subject to required underwriting and rating factors. Until an official customer quote is provided, all communication on this website or advertisement is provided as an example for informational purposes only, and is neither an offer nor a guarantee of available premium or coverage. Any coverage afforded by the products described are subject to and governed by the terms and conditions of each policy issued. This information may not be used to modify any policy that might be issued. Any information provided to assist in understanding the coverage we offer does not modify any insurance policy, nor does it imply that any claim is covered.

    © 2023 Hiscox Inc. All rights reserved. Underwritten by Hiscox Insurance Company Inc., 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 1760, Chicago, IL 60602. As of December 31, 2021, HICI had admitted assets of $1,250,758,353 and policyholders surplus of $332,792,666. Total liabilities were $917,965,687 (inclusive of $433,752,764 of loss reserves) and paid-up capital stock was $4,242,000.

    icon-facebook
    icon-youtube
    icon-twitter
    icon-linkedin