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  • 3 of the Most Common Causes of Fires

    3 of the Most Common Causes of Fires

    There are a number of different things that can start fires, but some ignition factors are more common than others. Here are just a few to watch out for. Cooking. – Cooking is one of the main reasons why fires start. Not only is it the leading cause of home fires — with 56% of…

  • Legal Marijuana Business Opportunities Interest Investors Across the Country

    Legal Marijuana Business Opportunities Interest Investors Across the Country

    The past five years have been important ones for the legalization of marijuana. Colorado and Washington both passed laws to decriminalize and legalize marijuana by popular vote in the year 2012. Since then, have both of those states have introduced the first legal marijuana markets in America. Legal retail sales began this year, and although…

  • The Reasons Why Cannabis Is An Important Medicinal Product

    The Reasons Why Cannabis Is An Important Medicinal Product

    According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 23 states and the District of Columbia all allow the growth and distribution of cannabis for medical purposes. With the cannabis industry expanding, many a small business is reconsidering their marijuana cultivation business plan. It’s extremely important for those working on their marijuana cultivation business plan to…

  • 3 Advantages of LED Signs

    3 Advantages of LED Signs

    Are LED signs really that good of an investment for business signs, or are they a bit over-hyped these days? There are actually plenty of benefits of using LED signs, and they definitely are good investments for any business looking to advertise and bring customers in: First off, one of the main benefits of illuminated…

  • Pipe Lining The Cost-Effective, Simple Way to Repair Leaking Pipes

    Pipe Lining  The Cost-Effective, Simple Way to Repair Leaking Pipes

    Let’s talk about water. More specifically, the water you might be losing and what it means for your home and wallet. A single shower head leaking 10 drops a minute wastes more than 500 gallons of water a year. Average household water leaks waste more than 10,000 gallons per year. And it’s not just water…

  • Improve Security with Rubber Wrist Bands

    Improve Security with Rubber Wrist Bands

    Improve Security with Rubber Wrist Bands Rubber wristbands for security have become a leader for identification and security. These wristbands can be a great way to identify who people are and multiple situations. If you are a company or business that is thinking about identification wristbands or you may be thinking about some type of…

  • Tips for Dealing With Recruiters to Find a Job

    Tips for Dealing With Recruiters to Find a Job

    Finding a job has changed a lot over the years.  Today, companies use software, not people, to screen incoming resumes.  Called “talen-management” software, it uses sensors and controls to toss 50% of resumes and cover letters before any human at the company has a chance to see them.  About 90% of hiring comes from an…

  • Need to Repair Your Water Lines, but Nervous About Yard Damage? Consider Trenchless Pipe Repair

    Need to Repair Your Water Lines, but Nervous About Yard Damage? Consider Trenchless Pipe Repair

    According to Angie’s List, if your home is more than 40 years old, you should get someone to inspect your sewer line. There’s a chance you may need it replaced. Sewer line repair and sewer replacement sound daunting to a lot of people, because it means digging into your yard and possibly ruining the outdoor…

  • Trucking Transportation Must Answer to ‘Green” Consumers

    Trucking Transportation Must Answer to ‘Green” Consumers

    Green seems to be everyone’s favorite color lately, and it isn’t even St. Patrick’s Day. The “green” that everyone is talking about has to do with energy efficiency and what kind of carbon footprint the goods and services that we use is leaving. It should be no surprise that the trucking industry is not immune…

  • A History of Cooling Towers

    A History of Cooling Towers

    Cooling towers, which were developed to recycle 98% of wasted water in order to improve water and energy efficiency, and since their conception in the 19th century, they’ve come a long way in that venture. Read on for the historical perspective of cooling towers, and to see how far they have come. Cooling towers were…