Ride-Sharing May Not Give You A Lift
Recently, while visiting the city with my twenty-something daughter, I dared to experience my first ride-sharing venture. Admittedly, I was a bit leery but anxious to learn what these ride-sharing companies were all about. So I let her take charge, tap into her smartphone and call up a quick ride around town to get to our desired location. Easy! The request was accepted and we could track the vehicle on her phone. Block by block, I could see our ride’s approach, ticked down to the minute in real time. We even knew what make and model car to look for. All...
Elizabeth D. Stanley Achieves CISR Elite Status
Beth Stanley of Arthur Hall Insurance achieves CISR Elite status....
Planning for Business Continuity
Proactive Service: Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Planning Why do I need a business continuity plan? In today’s world, a disruption in business operations could occur at any time. More importantly, it can occur to any business unit and function, whether it be a loss of a physical location from a flood or tornado to a man-made event such as a cyber-attack. Proactively planning for a suspension of operations now can save an organization time, money, and perhaps business sustainability. There are several steps involved with conducting a business continuity plan. The most important being a commitment from management to develop and...
Keeping Your Home Protected
Ten Tips to Discourage Theft Deter burglars, protect your home and family from theft with these easy to follow tips. Lighting – keep the outside of your home well lit at night. Consider outdoor motion-sensor lights around the home’s exterior. Set timers to control interior lights to turn lights on and off when you are away. There are also a variety of light plugs that can be controlled via smartphone. Check your local hardware or home improvement store. Always keep doors and windows locked. Keep garage doors closed. A would-be thief can easily “take inventory” in an open garage. Do NOT...