Think you know where all the poisons are in your home? Hint: They may not be just in your tool shed, garage or under the sink. I’ve been reading recently about accidental poisoning incidents and, always with your safety in mind, I thought I’d pass on some of my findings. Here are a few poison sources you may not immediately … Read More
5 Sources of Extra Capital
Where do you go when you’re looking for extra working capital? Your bank, for sure, maybe one possibility. Then again, maybe not. But it’s not the only place to source extra cash to strengthen your business. For example: Factor your invoices. Improve cashflow by selling your accounts receivable to a factoring specialist. Get a loan from the US Small Business Administration (SBA). Interest rates … 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
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
The threat from within: Strategies for minimizing insider cyber attacks
There is a certain mystique around external threats to an organization. Threats that come from the outside often garner the most publicity and thus, often represent an outsized focus of an organization’s security team. But as any savvy cybersecurity professional knows, it’s often the threats that come from within that have the potential to cause the greatest damage – both … Read More
3 Ways to Keep Good Employees
Research shows that employees care about much more than just their paycheck. There’s a lot of companies can do to foster a strong team that loves to work together. If you want happy, loyal employees consider these 3 habits of top employers: 1. Facilitate better work-life balance. Some people aren’t motivated by more money but will still get behind a positive … Read More
Your PGI Hurricane Survival Guide
We can never be absolutely sure if the Atlantic hurricane season is going to be harsh or mild. The 2004 hurricane season was one of Florida’s worst. Conversely, predictions for the 2014 hurricane season called for a below-normal hurricane season. That’s why it’s important to be as prepared as possible. PrimeGroup Insurance (PGI) can promise that your assets will … Read More
Operation Startup
Ed Ellsasser, PGI President was asked to participate in a new program called Operation Startup through Hillsborough Community College. Operation Startup (OPSU) provides the Veteran start-up community with access to mentoring, educational programs, co-working, early stage business accelerator, events, and myriad networking opportunities. These services help mitigate factors that contribute to business failure, while increasing the likelihood of successful start-ups. Perhaps most importantly, the Operation Startup … Read More
The number one secret to networking! Shhh
Many people call themselves great networkers. They have many friends on Facebook or they have a lot of connections on LinkedIn but are they closing business? Are they translating those connections into sales? If you want to close business you have to develop relationships with the connections you meet networking. Here is the plan: When you have an initial sit … Read More
Volunteer at Gasparilla!
The Ryan Nece Foundation has been selected to participate in the Charity Beer Garden at the 2017 Gasparilla Day Parade on Saturday, January 28. This is a great volunteer opportunity – giving back, meeting new people, and a t-shirt! What could be better!? Now for the dets… We are in need of 60 volunteers to help us throughout the day in … Read More