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Does Shearing Wool Harm Sheep?

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Wool is commonly used in many everyday products, from socks and sweaters to blanket and rugs. Animal-conscious consumers may wonder if shearing wool from sheep is a harmful process. Shearing sheep is a labor-intensive practice that requires quite a bit of skill and strength. Many animals don’t care to be handled, and electric clippers can […]

4 Steps for Creating an Organized 3-Ring Binder

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Organization not only allows you to keep track of your important documents, it can also provide an attractive package in which to market your company if placed in a binder. Although many companies are still relying on archaic file folders for organization, using a 3-ring binder is a much quicker organization scheme. The benefit of […]

Breaking the Ice:
Why Your Air Conditioner Is Frozen

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Other than a cold glass of water on a hot, humid day, not many things are more refreshing than walking into your home when it has been cooled down by the air conditioner. If you feel like your A/C isn’t working quite like it should, it could be because it’s frozen. But how can it […]

End of Season A/C Maintenance Tips

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Your air conditioner has worked hard all season by helping you escape the brutal heat and humidity of the summer. You owe it some maintenance before it takes a break over the winter months to help prep it for the next hot summer. Here are 3 seasonal maintenance tips as your A/C goes into hibernation: […]

The Usefulness of Index Tab Dividers

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Having a tab dividers index can be beneficial because it allows users to access the information they need in the quickest way possible. This is particularly important if they’re using the information in a presentation. While you may think that a tab index is doomed to be boring and lifeless, those in the business of providing […]

How to Choose the Right Three-Ring Binder for Your Business

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Most people don’t have to consider what goes into choosing a three-ring binder—we simply go to the store and choose the one that we think will meet our needs. However, if you’re looking for a three-ring binder to hold important business documents or impress potential clients and industry experts, there is a bit more that […]

Tips for Businesses on How to Reduce Energy Costs

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Just like in your home, commercial buildings can lose heat and cold air as well. This can often be attributed to inefficient operations, leaks, and improperly sealed doors and windows. In many cases, these problems are easily fixed, but you have to be diligent about your energy usage and where you could be losing precious […]

Using Data Encryption to Secure Sensitive Legal Information

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Data encryption is generally on the mind of anyone who has sensitive data that they need to store. Likewise, much of the discussion involving data security focuses on encryption. Data encryption can be thought of in two ways: encryption in motion and encryption at rest. Encryption in motion is the process of securing data as […]

What’s the better bang for your buck: Buying or leasing a business vehicle?

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You have a business that could benefit from having vehicles specifically for work purposes; however, you’re unsure whether you should buy the vehicle outright or lease it for a period. This can be a tough decision with many factors that should be taken into consideration. Many small business owners use this situation as an opportunity […]