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If you speak with any experienced business owner, they will tell you that there is no way to avoid all mistakes. However, what you can do is take proactive measures to limit the number of major mistakes you make. Taking the proper measures when it comes to your budget, safety protocols and the overall experience of your clients can really help your home-improvement company for years to come. The following list includes some of the major mistakes home-improvement businesses tend to make. Ignoring OSHA When it comes to any type of home-improvement construction, accidents can happen. It’s simply the risk…
As the temperatures began to drop, the cold weather can be extremely harsh on your business’s building. From your building structure to the equipment housed inside, you must take extra care during the colder months to ensure that your business is thoroughly protected. Here are a few ways that you can help shield your business’s building from the Idaho winter temperatures. Battery-Powered Smoke and CO Detectors During the colder months, buildings tend to be sealed up more in order to keep the cold air out. With the combination of being enclosed along with the use of heating equipment, the risk…
Unfortunately, prescription drug addiction is a real and terrible issue, one which affects millions of Americans every day. In addition to hurting the individual, this disorder can also have many negative impacts on the user’s family and workplace. In addition to the terrible human toll that prescription drug abuse exacts on people, it also has a major economic impact, costing American businesses billions of dollars every year. Here’s a look at just how costly prescription drug addiction can be to a business. Absenteeism Testing has shown that roughly 54 million people over 12 have abused prescription drugs at least once.…
The first few weeks after having a baby can be isolating. If it is your first child, you may feel very protective and avoid going to public places. Eventually, you will realize that you need to get outside of the house for the sake of your own sanity. Going out with your baby is its own adventure. With some thoughtful preparation, it can be a wonderful bonding experience for you and your child. Easy Transportation Whether it is the park or the shopping mall, you need to consider where you are going with your child. While a removable car…
A good lawyer is an indispensable asset in litigation for the success of a case. It is therefore critical to choose a lawyer who is best suited for your case and budget. Selecting the right lawyer is not an easy task and may consume a lot of time. Some of the factors to consider when choosing a lawyer include: Specific Experience Law is quite a broad field hence lawyers tend to specialize in certain areas of law. Other than choosing a lawyer based on their duration of practice, it is equally important to choose one who has the specific experience…
For companies large and small, the conference room is an essential component of effective communication. Whether you’re holding an internal meeting or an external client presentation, you’ll do it in your conference room. Today’s spaces are nothing like the rooms earlier generations may have used just a few years ago. Instead, high-tech presentation and communication tools reign over a conference room. However, with all the technological innovations available to enhance your business meetings, you may not be sure what to choose. Here are the top three things your business conference room must have in order to host an effective meeting.…
You don’t have to be a monk or have any religious title in order to consider spirituality to be an important part of your workplace. Regardless of what your business is, you can incorporate your spiritual beliefs into it. However, you need to make sure you’re doing so in a proper way. To bring spirituality into your business, be sure to consider these things. Some People Just Aren’t That Spiritual While there are many spiritual people in the world, you can’t guarantee that all of your employees will be or that their spirituality will go along with yours. You can’t…
Going ATVing in the fresh powder can be one of the most exhilarating rides of the year. Taking in all of the beautiful scenery as you cut through the cold air with speed and precision can definitely be exciting. However, sometimes that powder gets to be a little too much and can actually dampen the fun of ATVing when there are lots of snowbanks or, even worse, vehicles are snowed in. If you are ready to hit the powder this winter but the snow has got you blocked in, no worries; you can turn your ATV into a snowplow by…
Statistics show that more than 7 million workers are injured on the job every year. No industry is exempt from the risk of a workplace injury or illness. Workers’ compensation insurance helps with these incidents by covering many of the costs associated with a workplace accident. However, is workers’ compensation just for big businesses that hire hundreds of employees or do small businesses need this insurance protection too? Short Answer – Yes According to LoPriore Insurance Agency, business owners face many potential risks regarding their business and assets, resulting in decisions regarding insurance ranking among the most crucial when it…
As the holidays near us once again, that can only mean one thing. Black Friday is not too far behind as well. Black Friday is often said to be the busiest shopping day of the year. In fact, this is the time when most people begin their Christmas shopping. Understandably, as a business owner, you probably very excited about the prospect of getting an influx of customers into your stores, but are you ready? The following list details some of the things you need to keep in mind this Black Friday. Are Your Ads Ready? Contrary to popular belief, you…