Declarations

Fuel Economy or Safety?

“More people may be looking at small pickups because of rising gas prices. Unfortunately, they won’t find many that afford state-of-the-art crash protection. Most earn dismal ratings for protecting people in side crashes, and all but the Tacoma and Frontier lack electronic stability control, which is a key feature in preventing crashes. Until they improve, most small pickups aren’t good choices for people looking for safe transportation.”

—Adrian Lund, president of the Institute for Highway Safety, commenting on the results of its latest test of side crashes on small pickups.

Entrepreneurial Risks

“Today’s landscape is ever changing, entrepreneurs are often exposed to higher and more complex levels of risk. But it doesn’t require a maverick, risk-seeking personality to be a successful business owner; it needs dedication, perseverance and ambition.”

—Ed Donnelly, Hiscox USA president, commenting on his company’s study, “DNA of an Entrepreneur,” which surveyed small business owners on entrepreneurship and risk, and sheds some light on the characteristics that make up a successful entrepreneur, particularly in the current business climate. In all cases, the survey showed small business owners are adept at managing risk.