May 03

Making Improvements to Your Home this Spring? Remember These Helpful Tips to Avoid Home Improvement Contractor Scams

As home improvement season approaches, use caution when hiring a contractor to repair, improve or remodel your home. Although many consumers are ultimately satisfied with their contractor’s work, there are instances where they face difficulty or financial loss due to an unpleasant experience with a home improvement contractor. The Division of... read more →
Feb 02

10 Local Marketing Strategies That Work

If you operate a local business (one that gets most of its customers from within a 75-mile radius) you can try many general marketing strategies, but you have one special consideration. You have to attract prospects who are close enough to literally walk into your shop or close enough for... read more →
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Oct 18

Driving in Rain, Fog or Snow

A bit of rain, snow or ice makes roads slippery. Wet leaves can be slippery and hazardous. Reduced speed and increased following distance improve your safety under these conditions.  Take additional care on curves, turns, and expressway ramps. In heavy rain, your tires can begin to ride on the water... read more →
Aug 15

Heat Illness In Outdoor Workers

What is heat illness? The body normally cools itself by sweating. During hot weather, especially with high humidity, sweating isn't enough. Body temperature can rise to dangerous levels if precautions are not taken such as drinking water frequently and resting in the shade or air conditioning. Heat illnesses range from... read more →
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May 24

Lessors Risk

If you own a building and lease space to office, retail or service-based tenants, lessors risk, or building owner’s insurance, is essential to protect your interests. Lessors risk policies provide liability and property coverage. Lessors risk insurance is specifically designed for property owners who rent out most of their space.... read more →