7 Tips to Winterize Your Business and Protect Against Winter Hazards
Posted: November 26, 2024
Before each winter, business owners should spend time preparing to protect their property and operations from the challenges brought by cold weather, snow and ice. Winterizing your business is not just about staying warm—it's about safeguarding your assets and minimizing potential risks. A well-prepared business can avoid costly repairs and downtime during the winter season. Here are seven tips to help you protect your business...
Stay Healthy This Thanksgiving with These 8 Tips
Posted: November 25, 2024
Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends is one of life’s great pleasures. If you are concerned about staying healthy before you overdose on food and football, try these eight tips leading up to and during the big day. 1. Get Out and Volunteer On Thanksgiving, we take the time to be thankful for what we have. You can take this further by giving others something...
7 Life Insurance Questions to Ask Before You Buy
Posted: November 22, 2024
Purchasing life insurance is not something to be done lightly. It requires researching various policies to find what works best for you, your family, and your budget. Here are a series of questions that can help you as you shop for the best policy. 1. Do I Need Life Insurance? It’s easy to say everybody needs insurance, but what will you use it for? Take...
Frozen Pipes Could Cost Your Business—Here’s How to Help Prevent Issues
Posted: November 21, 2024
Frozen pipes are more than just an inconvenience—they can cause severe damage to your property. Whether you’ve experienced it firsthand or have heard the stories, it’s important to stay prepared and know what to do if it does happen. Those deep-winter cold snaps can send temperatures plummeting, and homes with exposed or inadequately protected plumbing can have pipes freeze—or worse, burst—under the pressure of expanding...
A Retailer’s Guide to Loss Prevention
Posted: November 19, 2024
More than $112 billion was lost to retail shrinkage in a recent year, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). Retail loss, or “shrinkage” as it is commonly called, is a severe problem in the United States. A retailer loses a certain amount of inventory due to damage, employee theft, and shoplifting. These losses affect your business’s bottom line and your livelihood. In a world...