Spring Forward, Save a Life
Posted: March 6, 2013
When you “spring forward” this weekend by changing your clocks for daylight savings time, you may also save a life by changing the batteries in your home’s smoke detectors. Smoke alarms are one of the best safety devices you can buy and install to protect yourself, your family and your home. Having a working smoke alarm reduces your chances of dying in a fire by...
Who Will Be Your Partner Tomorrow? 3 Crucial Questions for Business Partners
Posted: February 20, 2013
Death, disability, retirement, divorce -- no one likes to think about the effects of a personal tragedy, yet the news is filled with that reality almost daily. If you are a business owner with other partners, ask yourself the following crucial questions: If one of your owners died, would you like to be in business with the deceased owner’s family? If you died, would you...
Avoid a Broken Heart by Protecting Your Valentine’s Day Gifts
Posted: February 12, 2013
This Valentine’s Day more than $18.6 billion will be spent on a mix of both traditional and non-traditional gifts. Saint Valentine’s Day dates back to 496AD, when Pope Gelasius established the romantic holiday-- a tradition that still thrives today. Expressions of love are shared through cards, flowers, candy and, of course, jewelry. In fact, it is the second biggest jewelry sales event after Christmas and...
Tips for Hosting a Super Bowl Party: Serve Alcohol Responsibly, Review Your Insurance
Posted: January 30, 2013
Planning a Superbowl Party? You’re not alone. This Sunday, millions of Americans will drive to a friend or family member's house to watch the Super Bowl. While the big game is one of the most exciting events of the football season, it is also one of the most dangerous as roads are filled with too many impaired drivers winding their way back home after the...