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🚨 The roast is real: Small businesses in coffee and chocolate are about to get hit with a wave of new tariffs.

📈 Tariffs on Brazilian beans (50%) and EU chocolate (20–31%) are landing August 1. Add in supply chain shortages, and it’s a recipe for shrinking margins.

At Gild, we’re sounding the alarm and sharing ways to protect your business when prices surge and sourcing gets harder.

☕️ From cafés to chocolatiers, this affects your inventory, your pricing strategy, and your insurance exposure.
🔗 https://yourgild.com/blog/coffee-prices-going-up-tariffs-small-business-guide

The Big Beautiful Bill is here… and for small businesses, it’s kind of a mess.

❌ Shrinking enrollment windows
🤯 More confusion, less coverage

But it’s not all bad. There’s good news for small biz pros:
✔️ Expanded deductions on business personal property
✔️ Federal tax breaks for tipped income

📲 We broke it down on our blog. No jargon, no fluff.
https://yourgild.com/blog/the-big-beautiful-bill-drops-what-now

Post-holiday is prime time to re-engage customers, clear inventory, and gear up for Q3. 💭

Our latest blog shares actionable sales strategies for small business owners to keep momentum going after the Fourth of July.
📖 Read the full post: https://yourgild.com/blog/post-holiday-sales-strategies-for-small-business-owners

🇺🇸 Choosing to run your own business is a declaration of independence and we’re proud to protect that every day.

This Fourth of July, we’re celebrating the resilience of the people behind America’s small businesses 🏪💪

Storm jobs shouldn’t mean payment delays and insurance headaches. 🌧️

That’s why Gild created a Contractor Network built for speed, support, and steady work.

If you're a contractor responding to storm damage, learn how Gild simplifies the process so you can stay focused on the job... not the claims.
📖 Explore the full post: https://yourgild.com/blog/storm-damage-contractor-jobs-made-easy-with-gild

Food trucks serve up creativity, hustle, and some of the best eats around, but behind the scenes, it’s a full-blown business on wheels. 😋

From kitchen fires to equipment breakdowns to customer liability, food truck owners face serious risks daily. That’s where the right insurance comes in. 🤝

Tag your favorite local truck in the comments, and check out how we’re helping food entrepreneurs stay covered from kitchen to curb.
➡️ Read more: https://yourgild.com/blog/from-kitchen-to-curb-a-guide-to-commercial-food-truck-insurance

Running a business of one shouldn’t mean going it alone 💼✨

From confusing coverage to costly gaps, freelancers and solopreneurs face a system that wasn’t built with them in mind. In our Work the Problem series, we break down what’s missing and how Gild is changing that 🛠️📊

Want the full story?
https://yourgild.com/blog/work-the-problem-chapter-2-the-problem-for-microbusinesses-freelancers-and-solopreneurs

Ohio auto shops: supply chain issues can hit fast. 🫠
Do you have the coverage to recover from delays or damaged inventory?

Find out how insurance protects your shop:
🚗 https://yourgild.com/blog/ohio-local-auto-parts-store-supply-chain-insurance

Ohio’s auto part shops and hardware retailers are bracing for 20–44% tariff hikes — is your business prepared?

🔧 Parts made with Chinese steel and EU electronics are getting pricier
🏬 Small retailers could lose ground to big-box competitors
🚚 Supply chain delays may leave you vulnerable

👀 Now’s the time to reduce risk and protect what you’ve built.
https://info.yourgild.com/2025-tariffs-small-business

When the unexpected hits, speed and clarity matter. 🤝

Our latest blog walks you through exactly how to file a small business insurance claim with Gild, so you're ready when it counts. From documentation tips to what to expect from our Claims Concierge, it's everything you need to move fast and get back to business.

📖 Read the full guide: https://yourgild.com/blog/fast-help-how-to-file-a-small-business-insurance-claim-with-gild