Every second, 59 personal records are lost or stolen according to the Breach Level Index. We want to help you be proactive when it comes to protecting your identity and thought you might be interested to know what you can do about it. One of the tactics is to monitor your credit score and report. It’s not difficult and it’s … Read More
7 Signs of Brake Danger
Some of us spend hours in our vehicle in one day. Safety of your vehicle is very important especially when it comes to the breaks. Here are 7 signs of brake danger. Screeching or grinding signals worn pads. Not replacing them could cause damage to other components. Pulling to one side suggests a brake component issue. Low pedal pressure can be an early … Read More
Did You Really Mean That?
Do you sometimes scan a letter or email you wrote and wonder if you got your message across effectively? It happens to all of us especially when we’re in a hurry. So, here are a few simple things experts say you can do to sharpen your business writing skills: Get to the point. People are in a rush, so hit … Read More
Can You Leave Home Without It?
Are you thinking about an upcoming vacation and worrying about what might go wrong? You’re not alone. Travel misfortunes happen more often than you might think. There are many different types of travel insurance protection, ranging from policies that protect you if you lose your luggage or cancel the trip, to those that get you home if you’re stranded abroad. In fact, you … Read More
New Talent for You
How are you coping with finding new talent for your business? If you’re like most employers, it’s tough out there, isn’t it? But here are a few tips that could get you moving in the right direction: Cast the net. Interview when you don’t have a vacancy, making clear to applicants that you’re building a talent pipeline. Stay in touch with … Read More
Keep Your Mind on the Road
What would you say is the biggest cause of distracted-driving car crash deaths? You’d probably say cell phones. But you’d be wrong (they’re in second place). Almost two-thirds of death-crashes are due to letting our minds wander! You’re thinking about thousand-and-one things when suddenly… caboom!!! If this is you, or a driver in your family, mind-wandering risks can be cut … Read More
A Boost For Your 2018 Budget
Happy New Year! You’re probably taking stock of finances and trying to plan for the year ahead. Need some help? Try this simple approach. Calculate your net earnings for the year ahead. Add up all the big items of expenditure — groceries, mortgage, car payments and so on. Deduct this from income. (Your insurance premiums fit in here) Then deduct … Read More
5 Steps to Avoid a Robbery While on Vacation
Nobody wants to come back from vacation to discover they’ve been robbed! But if you appear to still be at home, the likelihood of being targeted is dramatically reduced. Here are 5 simple ways to cause burglars to move on when you’re away from home: Leave window blinds in their usual position, or open them. Have mail, newspapers, and packages … Read More
Top 5 Workplace Injuries
Here are the top 5 leading causes of injuries (accounting for 73% of the total cost burden) and how to prevent them: 1. Overexertion (26.8%)—To help prevent exertion accidents, implement proper training on excessive lifting, how to push and pull, and carrying in the workplace. 2. Slips and Falls (16.9%)—Make sure employees keep work areas clean and clutter-free to avoid tripping. Anti-slip flooring … Read More
4 Ways to Protect From a Cyber Attack
According to the World Economic Forum’s 2016 Global Risks Report, cyber attacks are now the greatest risk to doing business in North America. While big companies get all the headlines, cyber crime is real for smaller businesses, too. Mostly because online security tends to be weaker. The more sensitive your data is, the more of a target you become. Here are … Read More