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There is nothing more festive and homey than a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. All those ornaments, tinsel, and lights give any home a magical feel. However, it’s those very same Christmas lights can sometimes be a very deadly fire hazard.

Small businesses get a variety of things from the holidays – additional staff to boost sales, more foot traffic, and celebratory decorations. In addition to these, they also get more customer slips, trips, and falls. Because of this, when you are getting your business prepared for the holidays, you want to prepare for safety as well.

When your business parking lot is filled with snow, the last thing you want to worry about is being scammed.  However, this is the time of the year to be on the lookout for snow removal scams, according to the Better Business Bureau who says it’s commonly referred to as a ‘common cold weather deception’. This is when scam artists come to your business and offer their snow removal services for your sidewalks and parking lots. They quote you a price that seems reasonable enough, but when it comes time for the bill, they bill you a lot higher than what they quoted. With some precaution, you can avoid scams when you are looking to hire snowplow services this winter season.

Winter is approaching fast and the shift in the weather can make any small business owner cringe. One of the leading causes of injury for commercial businesses is slip and fall accidents. Snow and ice become a problem because of the weather change and your business is at risk of a potential lawsuit during this time more than ever. However, practicing good maintenance and housekeeping can help prevent injuries and now is the time to start preparing.

When you leave for vacation, whether you’re leaving for a quick weekend getaway or you’re going away for a week or over, it’s important that you ensure your home and personal possessions are protected. You can keep your home and belongings safe by taking a little extra precaution. This way, you can enjoy your vacation with a little piece of mind knowing your personal belongings and home are secured. Below are some tips on how to do this.

These days, many small business owners are trying to better protect themselves from any external threats that could compromise their financial safety,but one of the most commonremaining problemsis data breaches.

With veterinary medicine becoming more technologically advanced, you can expect higher care expenses due to increased costs that come with facilities, equipment and training required to offer you services of higher-quality.

Workers every day are exposed to noise levels at work that are so high they are rated hazardous. In the last decade, over 120,000 people have developed permanent hearing loss, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

There are numerous tips to keep in mind before buying a car. You should compare auto insurance rates before you make a purchase because different vehicles can come with varying premiums. However, if you plan on purchasing a car from a smaller dealership, you should be aware of common forms of dealership fraud that can take place. You never know when a dealer will implement a scam, so you need to know how to get out of these sticky situations.