Tips For Better Business Peace of Mind

As the father of 18-year-old fraternal twins, I am no stranger to communication challenges. Though they are twins, my son and daughter are very different and have diverse interests. Guiding and nurturing their development required patience, learning from mistakes, and making judgment calls daily. It still does!

As business owners, we know that managing employees requires the same skills – patience, learning from mistakes and making judgment calls all day long. We try to get...

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Dogs and your Massachusetts Homeowner’s Policy

I love the Westminster Dog Show. Every year I watch and I dream about what kind of dog I would like. The Golden Retriever always grabs my heart (the show is always around Valentine’s Day).  This year, a rescued Weimaraner showed (I love them pups too). The Pekingese ended up with the win. He’s cute but I don’t know how I would handle all of that fur.

Cuteness is not the only thing to consider when picking a new pup for your home. One of things to consider is how this...

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Federal Motor Carrier Safety Aministration Commercial Vehicle Cell-Phone Ban

Thanks to our friends at the Massachusetts Association of Insurance Agents for gathering a list of FAQ regarding the new ban on the use of hand-held cellular phones while driving commercial motor vehicles. The law went into effect on 1/3/2012.


FAQs:

Q: What is the effective date of the Mobile Telephone rule?

A: The effective date of the rule is January 3, 2012.

Q: Are wired or wireless earpieces allowed?

A:Yes. Hands-free use of a mobile telephone is allowed using...

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How to Avoid and Remove Ice Dams

I am not under the delusion that we will see a snowless winter. Would it be a dream come true for me? YES! But I know that eventually we will be trudging through some snow and dealing with the mess.
Last year all the rage was ice dams. Remember that? The insurance companies sure do. They paid out millions in ice damage claims and many people saw their insurance rates go up as a result. Some may have even seen their insurance policies non-renewed because of those claims....

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