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Safety Tips for Online Shopping

Safety Tips for Online Shopping

It is that time of year again. Whatever holiday you celebrate, Americans nationwide go to their favorite online retailers to buy holiday decorations, party supplies, and gifts to make the season merry and bright. The convenience of the internet is hard to resist, but the freedom and flexibility of online buying come with some grave risks.  Cybercrime is on the rise. In a recent year,...

5 Risks to Consider When Hosting a Work Party

5 Risks to Consider When Hosting a Work Party

Work parties boost morale and employee engagement. Your staff appreciates the time to relax, chat with others and maybe win some fun prizes. However, even the best intentions pose some level of risk. Workplace gatherings could bring out your staff’s worst behaviors—especially if you plan to throw alcohol into the mix. From small pizza parties of appreciation to the big end-of-year party, do you have...

7 Life Insurance Questions to Ask Before You Buy

7 Life Insurance Questions to Ask Before You Buy

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

Frozen Pipes Could Cost Your Business—Here’s How to Help Prevent Issues

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

A Retailer’s Guide to Loss Prevention

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...