Promoting Healthy Work Places
This is an excerpt from the article “Q & A’s for Small Business Employers”. For more info, please visit www.osha.gov. Establishing a safe and healthful working environment requires every employer —...
View ArticlePrepare for Hurricanes, Natural Disasters by Safeguarding Tax Records
With the start of this year’s hurricane season, the Internal Revenue Service encourages individuals and businesses to safeguard themselves against natural disasters by taking a few simple steps. Create...
View ArticleCan I get other help from OSHA? Did you know …
OSHA also provides others services and assistance to help small businesses. These include the following: Third-Party Training and Education — OSHA gives training and education grants to various...
View ArticleHappy Labor Day from Slawsby Insurance Agency, Inc.
Labor Day is the official end of summer. And Slawsby Insurance Agency hopes you have a wonderful weekend full of BBQs and FUN! But please be safe and drink responsibly. Each year nearly 10,000...
View ArticleComparing Auto Insurance Quotes? Read This First…
Shopping around for auto insurance is the best way to make sure you are getting the best deal. But not every agent or insurance company quotes in the same way. It’s important to be sure you are...
View ArticleWhat is Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)?
What is EPLI? What does EPLI cover? We have covered this topic before on our blog, but we think this warrants another look! The following is an excerpt taken from the article, “What is employment...
View ArticleHome-Based Businesses – Including Your Business In Your Home Insurance
If you have a home-based business or you frequently work from home, having both your office space and the business itself insured is an essential part of your overhead as an entrepreneur or business...
View ArticleLife Insurance – Advance Directives and Your Will
Planning for your family’s financial security for the time you are no longer around to provide for them is not always a pleasant task. Making sure you have a will that outlines your wishes and divides...
View ArticleDriving Tips for Fuel Efficiency
This is an excerpt from the article “Tips: Transportation”. For more info, please visit www.energy.gov. In 2010, Americans traveled a total of 3 trillion miles — the equivalent of 6.5 million...
View ArticleTemporary Workers: What Benefits are Required By Law?
The holidays are just around the corner, and with that may companies will be looking to hire temporary workers. We found this great article on www.sba.gov entitled, “5 Things you Know Now about Hiring...
View ArticleTaxes and Other Legal Considerations for Temporary Hires
Is your business hiring or thinking of hiring temporary employees this season? What about taxes? Check out the following excerpt from the article, “5 Things to Know Now about Hiring Temporary or...
View ArticlePreventing Slips and Falls
The effect weather has on workplace accidents cannot be overstated. Wind, rain and snow all play a part in increasing the frequency of several types of accidents and injuries. When working outdoors,...
View ArticleConsiderations for Parking Lots: Preventing Falls
Decisions on when to plow parking lots should be addressed in the snow and ice removal program. At a minimum, snow should be moved in parking lots when the snow reaches a depth of 3 inches, but plowing...
View ArticleIs “Partially-Self Funded” Health Insurance for Your Business?
If you are a business struggling with the high costs of health insurance (and who isn’t), we have alternatives to traditional insurance plans. We have been offering partially self – funded plans for...
View Article3 Essential Driving Tips For Commercial Vehicle Drivers
TIP : REDUCE YOUR SPEED BEFORE ENTERING AN EXIT/ENTRANCE RAMP Approach an exit/entrance ramp at a safe speed. Truck rollovers are more likely to occur on exit/entrance ramps when the driver misjudges...
View ArticleCommercial Drivers: Reduce Speed for Safety
Driving too fast for conditions is defined as traveling at a speed that is greater than a reasonable standard for safe driving. The Large Truck Crash Causation Study (LTCCS) reported that 23 percent of...
View ArticleLaying a Foundation for Small Business Crime Prevention
Crime—burglary, robbery, vandalism, shoplifting, employee theft, and fraud—costs businesses billions of dollars each year. Crime can be particularly devastating to small businesses, who lose both...
View ArticleBusinesses: Be Wary of Insider Crime and Identity Theft
Insider Crime – Many businesses put a great deal of effort into protecting their property from theft by outsiders but neglect to put an equal effort into preventing insider theft. Employers should not...
View ArticleOffice Safety Tips
Office safety is very essential in today’s world. Not only is it essential but it is also very important to be aware of several safety rules and regulations as this could hamper the smooth functioning...
View ArticleBusiness Owner Burglary and Robbery Prevention Tips
Crimes against businesses are usually crimes of opportunity. Failure to take good security precautions invites crime into a business. Burglary Prevention Make sure all outside entrances and inside...
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