Year: 2012
Protecting Your Young Workforce
Is your workforce composed of many young workers? If you own a retail store or a business that sells products that attracts the younger generation, you may be more likely to hire those who understand your customers. However, when having young workers on your team, you should be aware of the risks they face, for they may be different than those of veteran employees.
Read more ❯❯Encouraging Productivity During the Holidays
Your employees love the holiday season for many reasons, one in particular being the time off they will receive. Spending time with family should be an important value emphasized in your company, but as a business owner, you should also make sure your employees stay on track.
Read more ❯❯Preventing Slips and Falls During the Winter
As a business owner on the East Coast, you know that the winter time means slippery conditions. What have you done to make sure your employees are safe? You don’t want to risk someone slipping and falling on your property.
Read more ❯❯Why Social Media Is So Important to Growing Your Business
For Our Commercial Customers: Why Social Media is Important for Business
In the world of business, social media has become essential in recent years. It is a method of reaching your customers and prospects when, where, and how they like to communicate. Social media is like word of mouth marketing but quicker and easier. It’s more than just a conversation with one friend, it has the potential of reaching thousands or more “friends” who are listening, talking, and sharing information. Let’s look at why Social Media is so important and good for business.
Read more ❯❯Going Green This Holiday Season
The holidays are here, and that means shopping for gifts, putting up decorations, baking cookies, and spending lots of time with family. However, compared to past years, have you noticed the price of your holiday spending has risen quite a bit? If you are concerned about staying on budget this year, you could make alterations to your lifestyle to help out.
Read more ❯❯Why You Should Choose an Independent Agent Over An Online Insurance Service
Why should you choose an Independent Agent over an online insurance service?
It’s too important of a choice to gamble on, only to find out in the event of a loss that you either don’t have the coverage or can’t get the service you need. You might want to consider some of the advantages of having an independent agent versus online insurance services that may or may not have your best interests at hand.
Read more ❯❯Getting Your Car Ready for Winter
Getting your car ready for winter is extremely important. Making sure you are using the proper mix of antifreeze and water will help keep the car engine from overheating. A car battery can die without any notice. Extreme cold temperatures can reduce the battery’s life by 50 percent. Before the cold weather sets in, have your battery tested by a local mechanic, especially if you have an older car.
Read more ❯❯Traveling This Thanksgiving? What to Keep in Mind
If you think you are the only family preparing to travel on Thanksgiving, think again. Many people take advantage of this holiday to reunite with loved ones who live far away. Make the most of this time you have with your family by preparing for your trip the right way.
Read more ❯❯Repairing Your Home After Hurricane Sandy
Coming back to a destroyed home after a hurricane is extremely difficult to come to grips with. The consequences of a severe storm can cause a physical, emotional, and financial burden on a family. Recovery may seem like a distant dream, but continuing to have hope in your situation and in the community can help you repair and rebuild the life you once had.
Read more ❯❯Being Prepared for Unpredictable Weather
When living in a region that has unpredictable weather, it is important to pay attention to the weather reports in order to prepare your family and home for potential damages. If you do not take the proper precautions beforehand, your property could experience severe damages and worse financial loss.
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