If you're looking for a tool to protect yourself, a handmade monkey fist is one of the best things you can carry. Don't let its lighthearted-sounding name fool you — this heavy steel ball wrapped in cord and attached to the end of a length of cord is an effective self-defense tool. Swinging it at your attacker can cause severe pain regardless of where it impacts, which can allow you to make a quick escape, shout for help, or continue to subdue the assailant.
- No business owner likes the idea of his or her employees striking, but the reality is that these instances occur — and that business needs to go on in the face of a strike. This can lead to plenty of uncertain times and even unpleasant environments around your workplace. You can address some of these challenges by hiring one or more security guards, depending on the size of the premises and the size of your staff.
- If your neighborhood has increasing problems with vandalism and theft, you should consider installing a residential video surveillance system to keep your home safe. A visible camera may be enough to keep intruders away. However, to get the most out of a video security system, it's a good idea to compare systems and get the most features you can afford. Here is a look at some video functions you may want to have.
- Small business owners have to be aware of overhead at all times. Workers compensation insurance is one of those costs and it can be very expensive, but there are a few things you can do to reduce those costs. Like most insurance coverage, workers compensation is based on risk, use, and abuse. Here are a few things to consider when looking at ways to lower the cost of your coverage.
- Take a look around your home and make sure you aren't making yourself an easy victim for thieves or vandals. Here are some easy tips to follow, that will help you know that you aren't doing something that makes it easier for someone to rob you or vandalize your property. 1: Get reflective tint for the windows – A reflective tint makes it hard to see into a window. When someone looks at the window, it will look more like a mirror and this keeps them from being able to see what you have inside the house that they can try to steal.