Store it right to prevent back injuries
At home or on the job, storing heavy items properly can cut your risk of back injuries. Some heavy items should not be stored on the floor, which might…
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150 years after the great fires: Everyone is responsible for fire safety
One day in October of 1871, flames consumed millions of acres of city and country as fires swept through Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. Today, 150…
Fire Prevention Week theme for 2021:’Smoke alarms: The sound of fire safety’
Do you know the sounds of fire safety? Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms make specific sounds for different situations: * A continuous set of three loud…
New investors grow stimulus money in markets
After years of sitting on the sideline, younger investors have stowed stimulus money in the markets, investing in products and services they love and…
Protecting investments from inflation
Time marches on, and often, so does inflation. Since the turn of the millennium, the inflation rate in the United States has typically bounced between 1.5…
The impact of inflation
Suppose it is 1950. You have $5 in your pocket and you have to buy groceries. You’ve got plenty: Gallon of milk: 83 cents Dozen eggs: 60 cents Loaf of…
Goblins and candy bars: Retailers could be in for a treat in 2021
‘Tis the season for candy, costumes and scary movies. As Halloween approaches, expect retailers and analysts to closely monitor consumer spending and…
Marketing sorcery: Candy makers use clever strategies to sweeten sales
If you go trick-or-treating this year, there’s a good chance that Skittles will end up in your bag. According to CandyStore.com, Skittles are the most…
Credit card processing costs set to rise
Do you handle a lot of credit card transactions at your business? If so, you may pay more in processing fees in the not-so-distant future. Visa and…
Book review: Create new markets in a blue ocean
Blue Ocean Strategy has emerged as one of the more popular business strategies in recent memory. Why? The strategy aims to not just improve your…