Your garage door is probably the heaviest moving item in your home. It can also be one of the most dangerous. Each year, more than 20,000 people are injured by garage doors. The good news is that newer garage doors are designed with safety in... (Read More)

Are your important records protected in the event of a flood, fire or other natural disaster? It's a fact: Too few homeowners and small businesses back up their important documents. The Internal Revenue Service offers these tips for making sure... (Read More)

It's no secret that businesses can use a lot of water. But it's not only restaurants or those that use water in the manufacturing process that can gobble water. Any business with restrooms, a kitchen or break room or landscaping can waste... (Read More)

Small businesses often don't have a lot of money to spend on employee benefits, let alone wellness programs. But here are a few ways you can help your office be a healthier place: Get rid of the candy bowl. Studies show that office workers gain... (Read More)

It's back-to-school time again! Have you reviewed with your children how to stay safe on the way to and from school, during school hours, and while they're on the Internet? Here are three topics you may want to discuss with your child: Keeping... (Read More)

You've reviewed dozens (or hundreds!) of applications. You have done your homework with background screening. And you've just hired a great employee. Now comes an aspect of the hiring process that’s often neglected: Onboarding a new hire. Why... (Read More)

Has your company discovered the value of community impact yet? If you haven't, you might want to reconsider. Here's why: Giving back is one means to help your small business stay competitive against the marketing campaigns of behemoth... (Read More)

What is distracted driving? If you weren't juggling that phone, and also holding that hot cup of coffee, while sitting behind the wheel, the answer would come to mind immediately. Here's a clue: Anything that draws your attention away from safely... (Read More)

Managing a business is plenty of work when things are going smoothly, but it's much more challenging during the hard times. Here are a few tips from business executives who have been through some difficult periods: Re-think your layoff... (Read More)