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Unfortunately, many homeowners, renters and business owners have suffered property damage as a result of Hurricane Irene. It is times like this when you rely on professionals such as insurance brokers, public adjusters, cleanup companies, landscapers and contractors. It is precisely these time when many unscrupulous “storm chasers” take advantage of homeowners and business owners. It is more important now than ever to be wary of con artists and fraudulent schemes as these individuals and “businesses” come from all parts of the country to take advantage of home and business owners. Here are ten tips to keep in mind when making repairs to your home or business:

Office Harmony: 10 Tips for Business Owners and Managers to Foster Better Employee Relations

After reaching out to clients, followers of my blog and group members on LinkedIn, employee relations and staff management was identified as one of the most difficult issues facing management.

You have likely heard of the old phrase “Buyer Beware” or even the Latin Phrase “Caveat Emptor”. In New Jersey, the Consumer Fraud Act has leveled the playing field, making it “Caveat Venditor” or “Seller Beware”.

Christian Lopez not only caught Derek Jeter’s 3,000 hit, but immediately handed the baseball over to Jeter – a baseball which some have estimated to be worth $200,000. In recognition of Lopez’s actions, the Yankees then provided him with four Champion Suite tickets for the rest of the season, three bats, three balls and two jerseys, all signed by Jeter – an estimated value of at least $50,000.