Water damage: It’s more than just wet
The bathtub overflows. A storm drain backs up. A sewer line breaks. All these emergencies involve water where it shouldn’t be, but each is dramatically…
Month: December 2020
Review homeowner’s insurance for coverage
Your home–one of your biggest lifetime investments–must be protected from the dangers of nature and the world. What if a volcano erupts, a satellite…
Scammers prey on payment app users
Peer-to-peer mobile payment services, like CashApp, Venmo and Zelle are portable, fast and allows users to move money and make purchases with just a wave…
Use it or lose it: Spending down those leftover FSA dollars
In the 1985 film Brewster’s Millions, a minor league baseball pitcher stands to inherit a huge sum of money if he can spend $30M in 30 days, but finds…
How to repay an Economic Injury Disaster Loan
Wondering how and when to pay back an Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)? You’re not alone. Administered by the federal government’s Small Business…
Can I sell my products and services on Facebook Marketplace?
Four years after its quiet beginnings, Facebook Marketplace has become a major player for people buying and selling products. But is it a viable place to…
How to write good sales emails
Businesses make sales through far more channels than just traditional advertising. In fact, many entrepreneurs make the bulk of their income via sales…
Retailers play guessing game with holiday sales
At the start of the 2020 holiday shopping season, stores are boarded up. Riots threaten. Covid is still on the mind. How does a retailer prepare? Many…
Book Review: Moving upstream of problems
In a year in which we’ve often felt like we’re continually reacting, the book Upstream is a welcome reminder that we are capable of taking control of…
Office organization may change after pandemic
Workplace conversations in 2020 have focused on how employers continue to operate and remain productive while their employees work from home. But offices…