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Don’t Leave Me A Loan
If you’re in business, chances are that you have a business loan or line of credit that you use on a regular basis. It’s just another part of running your business. It’s also likely that when you set up that … Continue Reading
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Preventing Equipment theft
$1,000,000,000! This is the estimated theft loss total for construction equipment and tools each year. Theft of tools and equipment is nothing new and is not limited to urban areas. The most common time for a theft to occur is … Continue Reading
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Keep The Chocolates Out of Reach
I will never forget the day when one of my labs, Hayley, wandered into the garage and found a 2-pound box of Fannie May chocolate that I thought was out of her reach. When I went to the garage I … Continue Reading
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Workers Compensation 101
Workers compensation is a no-fault system of benefits provided by law to most workers who have job-related injuries. In exchange for the no-fault system, employees give up their right to sue their employer directly for negligence. Each state has and … Continue Reading
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It’s Not Just About A Bite
My part-time job is being an obedience instructor for the club I belong to. I receive a lot of information that helps in keeping up with current methods as well as changes in the statutes of different states. An article … Continue Reading
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Sadie Left Her Pawprints on Our Hearts
Sadie, our dear beloved dog, was just a mutt, but she was our family, our best friend, and the princess of the house. We made the difficult decision to end her life after she experienced seizures due to a brain … Continue Reading
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Hiring A Contractor
It’s that time of year again. With the weather improving, it may be time to consider building or remodeling your home. If you are going to make this type of investment in your home, it is important to make sure … Continue Reading
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Buckle Up That Pet
If the spring thaw has you and your four-legged companion itching to hit the highway, make sure to properly restrain your pet in the car. Almost 5,500 people were killed (and another 448,000 injured) in crashes caused by distracted drivers … Continue Reading
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Cat Wars
Living in a household with multiple pets can be rewarding but not without challenges. It’s true that living with nine cats is like living with nine teenage girls – it’s all smiles one second and all claws the next. Cats … Continue Reading
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What Would Happen to Your Business if Joe Died Tonight?
Every business owner, every contractor, every sole proprietor, has a “Joe” – that one employee who is an integral part of the business. It could be a key salesman, a key foreman, a key scheduler, or a key office employee. … Continue Reading
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