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  Insurance Protection For Electricians

  Apr 20 2021 3 min read

  If you are an electrician or have worked with an electrician you are aware of how dangerous the job can be. Even with the vast majority of electricians taking every safety precaution possible, accidents still happen.

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  The Best Ways to Organize Your Garage

  Apr 20 2021 2 min read

  Is there a more sure sign of spring than when we start setting out the seasonal furniture? Busting out the chairs and toys is a great day. It can also be looked at as a chance to refresh your garage set-up so you’re not busting something else. Here are our 5 tips to properly (and safely) use your garage:
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  Online Content You Are Liable For

  Mar 19 2021 3 min read

  One of the great things about the internet and social media is that everyone has a voice. This expansion of idea sharing has allowed us to learn more from each other, has generally helped make the world a smaller place and has shed light on many corners that were once shrouded in darkness.
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  Working From Home Distractions

  Mar 19 2021 3 min read

  For some, the allure of the couch is too much to handle. Whether you’re running a home business or remote working as an employee, the distractions can be all too real. This was true for upwards of 40% of all employees who worked from home in April 2020 and remains well above the usual 10% or so during normal times. [1]
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  How to Save Money on Home Insurance

  Feb 12 2021 3 min read

  Ah, paying for home insurance. Like learning math in high school, it’s something most of us put up with as a reluctant necessity with little expectation of actually using it in the future.
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  How to Save Money on Business Insurance

  Feb 12 2021 3 min read

  In Canada nearly half of the available jobs (48.3%) are created by small and medium-sized businesses [1] yet also in Canada: • 30% of businesses fail before their 5th anniversary [2] • 7,000 businesses go bankrupt every year [2]
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  Farm Truck Vs. Personal Truck

  Jan 15 2021 2 min read

  If you operate a farm, you already know farm work would be near impossible without access to a reliable truck. It’s used to haul material, water crops, transport workers and is one of the most valuable assets a farmer owns.
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  The Problem With Vertical Farming

  Jan 15 2021 3 min read

  While some look at vertical farming systems as a potential solution to global food shortages, others see them as well-intentioned failures.
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  Vertical Farms: The Future of Farming in Ontario?

  Nov 25 2020 2 min read

  There has been a lot of talks lately about our food supply chains being at risk during hard times. Inefficient food supply chains can become at risk of failing when they are stretched and strained.
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  3 (More) Ways To Reduce Barn Fire Risk

  Oct 26 2020 2 min read

  Barn fires are a devastating event for farmers and their families with financial and emotional impacts being felt for many years after the incident.
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  Niagara Winter Traditions Alive and Well in 2020

  Oct 26 2020 2 min read

  What we hear all too often lately is that the winter of 2020/2021 will be especially dark because of the ongoing pandemic. While there’s no doubt the season will be different than most of us are used to, we want to shine some light by reminding ourselves that there is still plenty to do this winter right here in southern Ontario.
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  Home Insurance: Is It Covered?

  Oct 20 2020 3 min read

  We are often asked if certain possessions are covered under a members’ home insurance policy and we noticed that several common items were asked about most often.
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  Link Building 101: How To Expand Your Business’ Online Presence

  Oct 16 2020 3 min read

  Being a small business right now is tougher than it’s ever been. Business owners are looking for a leg up on the competition and one way they can do that is by expanding their online reach.
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  5 Simple Ways To Winterize Your Home On A Budget

  Sep 29 2020 2 min read

  Winter is coming. There’s nothing we can do about that but there’s plenty we can do to prepare our homes. The best part is that a lot of what we can do is very easy on the wallet and could end up saving us money in the short and long term.
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  Safe Fall Traditions

  Sep 14 2020 3 min read

  For many, the fall season is the actual most wonderful time of year (sorry Christmas) and lucky for us there should still be plenty to do safely in 2020.
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  3 Most Popular Workplace Distractions (and how to deal with them)

  Sep 02 2020 3 min read

  Do you find yourself noticeably more or less efficient while working in an office compared to working from home? Some people need the structure that an office provides to properly get down to business, while others may find an office environment to be more distracting than it’s worth.
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  Your Home Insurance Does Not Cover Pandemic Pods

  Aug 25 2020 2 min read

  While schools have re-opened, not all parents have been on board with sending their children back into the classroom. One of the popular alternatives is organizing a pandemic pod where their child can learn and socialize with other children in a smaller group.
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  How The Fire of 1666 Changed The Insurance Industry Forever

  Aug 21 2020 2 min read

  On September 2nd 1666, shortly after midnight, a fire broke out in London England. High winds spread the flames that consumed 80% of the city and changed the course of western civilization. The impacts of the “great fire” are still being felt today in our everyday lives.
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  5 Ways To Keep Your Laptop Safe

  Aug 21 2020 2 min read

  Whether a student is back in the classroom or continuing e-learning from home, it’s never been more important to ensure the safety of the device they rely on the most.

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