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Latest Post: April 2, 2025

The Cost of Nonpayment: How Lapsed Insurance Hurts Your Business

The envelope remains unopened on your desk — this is your third notification. Last month's business insurance payment didn't go out. Production costs were high, and something had to give. You figured you'd catch up next week. But time keeps passing by. Most insurers offer a short grace period —...

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February 27, 2023 How to Ensure a Safe Workplace

A safe workplace is no longer a given, but there are ways to create preventative measures to help strengthen this. In the manufacturing industry, businesses must make their personnel's safety paramount in their day-to-day operations management. In particular, manufacturers must address occupational hazards in their facilities proactively. Updating safety policies,…

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February 21, 2023 The Importance of Properly Maintaining Your Sump Pump

Many homeowners rely on a sump pump to keep excess water out of their basement, especially after heavy rains or snow melt during the spring. Proper maintenance of your sump pump is crucial to ensuring that it doesn't fail when you need it most. What does a sump pump do?…

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February 20, 2023 10 Things You Should Know About Your Car

Your car is an essential part of your day, and you likely will spend plenty of time in it on a daily basis. According to statistics, the average person will spend nearly an hour every day behind the wheel. You probably don't know a lot about it despite how much time…

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February 13, 2023 How Inflation Can Impact Business Owners

Inflation impacts all aspects of the economy, though the consumer perspective often gets the most attention. Inflation is a measurement of the costs of goods and services spanning a length of time. For the consumer, an increase in expenses should correlate to an increase in income to minimize the effects…

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February 06, 2023 5 Methods to Deter a Home Invasion

A home invasion is something no one wants to ever encounter in their lifetime but one must account for the possibility. Taking proactive steps to secure your home can help you obtain savings on your home insurance. Many insurance carriers offer discounts for added security measures and additional efforts to…

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February 02, 2023 Is Your Home Winter Ready? How to Protect Your Home from Winter Weather

This weekend, the Northeast is bracing for extreme cold weather. It has been a rather mild winter thus far, but that is all about to change. If you haven't already, now is a good time to re-check your winter safety list and make sure you and your home are ready…

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January 23, 2023 How Contractors Can Create a Safety Committee

Safety should always be the top concern on a job site, but sometimes contractors must adhere to the standards that the rest of the crew abides by. It can create dangerous working conditions and increase the likelihood of accidents. These are just a few reasons why contractors need a safety…

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January 16, 2023 How Inflation is Impacting Insurance

Rising inflation affects many areas of your life and is taking a toll on many people throughout the country who are feeling the impact. However, there is one thing that many people may have not considered, leading to this question. Has inflation impacted insurance costs? Unfortunately, yes, it has caused…

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January 09, 2023 Methods to Improve Workplace Safety in 2023

Workplace safety is an essential factor to consider when designing a plan for your business to help employees. If you’re looking forward to the new year and setting goals for your business, you probably have a few objectives in mind. You want to generate more revenue and serve your clients…

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