Drones were a popular gift during the holidays. The Federal Aviation Administration estimates that approximately 800,000 recreational drones were sold in the last quarter of 2015. However, despite being recreational, drones are not toys. In fact, drones are considered aircraft under federal law and must...
Running a successful small business requires more than the ability to generate revenue. It also requires the ability to avoid (or at least limit) losses. Though revenue can make a business blossom, losses can make it wilt. Oftentimes, what makes a small business successful is...
Motorcycle owners tend to be enthusiasts who have made riding an important part of their life, and their numbers are growing. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the number of registered motorcycles has been steadily increasing for years. Given the inherent risks of...
Putting employees on the road has always been risky business. Regardless of whether vehicles are personally owned by employees or part of a company-owned fleet, businesses may be held liable for losses arising out of the use of vehicles for business purposes. Though this risk...
It's hard to ignore the fact that data security breaches seem to be increasing in frequency and severity, particularly those involving credit and debit card data. Just ask Home Depot, Michaels Stores, Neiman Marcus, or their 50+ million customers whose payment card data may have...
People often say that driving or riding in a car is the most dangerous part of their day. Statistically speaking, many of these people may be right. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were approximately 5.6 million police-reported motor vehicle crashes,...
Many employers consider a company-wide holiday celebration an excellent opportunity for employees to mingle socially and get to know one another better. It's also a chance for senior management to interact with employees they rarely see throughout the year. Though holiday parties can create a...
Cyber threats continue to top the list of concerns for individuals and businesses alike. With breaches becoming more common and more expensive, businesses are now discovering that steps must be taken to protect against data security breaches. Since understanding the risk is the first step...
Workers' compensation insurance provides indemnity and medical benefits to employees injured on the job. Many states, including Florida, set the premiums for workers' compensation insurance, so shopping around isn't the way to save money. However, employers can reduce their workers' compensation insurance premiums by maintaining...
Before the dust could settle on Target's data security breach, news of a potentially larger one has surfaced. On September 18, 2014, Home Depot confirmed that it suffered a data breach involving the debit and credit card information of approximately 56 million customers. Target's breach...