In our rapidly expanding Houston economy, there has been an increase of projects for Contractors. All throughout the city and in surrounding suburbs, there are extensive construction projects planned for roads, office towers, retail centers, apartment complexes, and new residential communities. With these also come the need for excavation, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and other kinds […]

In the last few decades, there has been a staggering increase in safety improvements, resulting in safer homes, vehicles, baby gear, product packaging, food production, construction, toys, tools, and more. Although we live in a much more safety-conscious world, the reality is that accidents still happen at home and on the road. Accidents that occur […]

Houston's low elevation and proximity to the Gulf of Mexico result in occasional flash floods and heavy rainfall due to tropical storms and hurricanes. In fact, most Houston area residents have encountered high waters in city streets or have watched news reports of local areas experiencing home or business flooding. As a result, county and […]

New Year's Resolutions are often made on an individual level, such as improving health, better time management, or reaching financial goals. However, business owners and entrepreneurs can benefit greatly by creating resolutions or goals for their business in 2014.  This proactive process gives owners an opportunity to take stock of the current health of the […]

The beginning of a new year is a wonderful opportunity to take stock of one's current financial situation and make goals to improve financial health and save for the future. By making wise financial goals and decisions now, people can be better prepared for the immediate and long-term future, and protect their assets and finances […]

As a new year begins, many people begin making personal resolutions that often involve changing some aspect of their life, such as losing weight, spending more time with family, starting an exercise program, reading more books or watching less TV. Developing proactive personal resolutions for a new year can make a significant impact on both […]

Business owners spend a great deal of time, money and energy developing a business plan and implementing steps to ensure success and future growth. These steps often include securing financial backing, finding an ideal location, developing a customer base, and creating a strong social media presence for marketing. However, one of the most important steps […]

With the increase in smartphone usage throughout America, many more people have access to a camera for quick shots of family members, friends or scenic locations. While cameras are often used for casual photos, they can also be used for important financial reasons, such as photographing your personal and business possessions for insurance purposes. When […]

Running a successful restaurant in the Houston area involves making many critical decisions, such as finding a prime location for your business, securing financial backing from lenders and investors, hiring quality cooks and wait staff, and also obtaining all permits and licenses needed to operate. One other key decision restaurant owners must make involves securing […]

Texas has seen a large increase in the number of motorcycle owners in recent years, for a variety of reasons. For example, as gas prices continue to increase year after year, a growing number of Texas drivers are choosing to ditch their gas guzzling trucks, SUVs or large cars and downsize to motorcycles instead. A […]