Recent news covering high-profile cases of sexual misconduct in the workplace has small business owners thinking about their own employment practices. There’s a wider consciousness now that workplace harassment, which includes sexual misconduct, bullying, harassment based on age, race and other protected classes of employees, can happen anywhere and impact anyone. More importantly, it means... Read more »
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There’s only so much a small business owner can control. No one plans for a property loss caused by a fire or a vehicle accident. On the other hand, events like data breaches, workshop injuries, and product failures can be largely prevented. They may be “unforeseen” when they happen, but there are measures you and... Read more »
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Vaping has become increasingly popular over the past few years. Many people began to use e-cigarettes and vapes to help them quit smoking. Vaping was introduced as a safer alternative to smoking regular cigarettes and has now become a social trend and a habit formed by many. Research – Health Concerns? The long-term effects from... Read more »
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Whether your employees work in an office, at a customer’s location or on a factory floor, their safety is your top priority. One of the best ways to create a safe and healthy working environment is to build and maintain a workforce culture that reflects your values. That way, everyone can work together to prevent... Read more »
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After a long winter in the Northeast, it can begin to feel like springtime will never arrive. But eventually, the temperatures start to rise and plants, animals, and people come out of hiding. This glorious time in early spring presents business owners with the perfect opportunity to assess their commercial property for winter damage and... Read more »
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Thanks to the internet, retailers have more opportunities to reach customers than ever before. Ecommerce enables you to serve people around the world while making it easier for local customers to browse products, place orders, make payments and receive goods—all without setting foot in your store. Your customers’ online shopping preferences may be inspiring you... Read more »
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Each year, winter storms cover US roadways with snow, sleet, and freezing rain. According to the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) over 70 percent of US roads are located in snowy regions. Beyond causing traffic jams and business closings, winter weather creates driving conditions that are a serious risk to the safety of drivers and their... Read more »
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From coast to coast, every business in between can access a myriad of safety and health resources. Of course, private safety consultations cost money, and the price can be intimidating—even for something as important as preventing injuries. But there are free resources available, and most are not frequently utilized. One great example is a program... Read more »
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As the seasons change, there’s only so much we can assume about what Mother Nature has in store for us. We can be sure that winters in the Northeastern United States will be cold—but just how cold? How much precipitation will fall and lead to ice accumulation? What are the chances of incurring devastating property... Read more »
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Public relations crises pose a threat to businesses across the US. From product safety issues and violent incidents to data breaches and customer service fails, crises are a common occurrence. Too often, defensive responses from company leaders further damage reputations, stoke anger from the public and may even draw attention from lawyers and regulators.... Read more »
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