7 electronics to unplug during a storm.
As we move even further into the digital age, our homes tend to fill with even more electronics. More often than not, these electronics are costly. They’d be difficult to replace. And damage to the device could end up causing damage to your home. That’s why we...
7 ways to go green in your home.
From recycling a piece of paper to installing solar panels, there are a lot of ways to create a more environmentally friendly home. However, some are certainly simpler than others. If you’re interested in taking some steps toward sustainable living, see what comes...
St. Patrick’s Day safety tips from Liam the leprechaun.
As the involuntary mascot of St. Patrick’s Day, it’s my duty to fill you all in on how to celebrate the day properly. First of all, if you’re not Irish, don’t pretend you are—there’s no such last name as “O’ Smith” and we all know it. Second, lay off me gold, you’ll...
Is your business prepared for disaster? Step #3: Know your employees.
If disaster strikes, would you know how to reach your employees? Do you have current home and mobile phone numbers, street addresses, email addresses and emergency contact information for each of them? Is this information available outside your business location? To...
9 hazards hiding in your small business.
You work hard to build your business, create an inviting workplace and foster a fantastic culture, but it’s also your job to make sure your workplace is safe for employees. Of course, you maintain appropriate insurance coverage. You check the smoke detectors...
Is your business prepared for disaster? Step #2: Know your operations.
Your ability to respond quickly to a business disruption could mean the difference between survival and closure. To determine the maximum amount of time your business could afford to stay closed after a disaster occurs, you need to know your operations. First,...
7 things that cost more than life insurance.
If you’ve put off getting life insurance coverage, chances are good that money was one of the reasons. With all the tangible things you need to spend money on (food, shelter, transportation), it’s hard to get enthusiastic about making room in your budget for life...
4 compelling reasons to work in the insurance industry.
Let’s say you’re searching for your dream job and someone asked, “Why not work in the insurance industry?” Would it have been a career you considered, or a career that caught you by surprise? While the insurance industry is often unintentionally overlooked, it has...
