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Insurance firm and two senior figures handed record data breach fines

Green Industry Professionals

Fines totalling more than £150,000 handed down over use of private detectives to illegally obtain private banking records An insurance firm and two senior figures connected with the company have been given record fines for using private detectives to illegally obtain the private banking records of a businessman they were investigating.

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What Is a Certificate of Insurance (COI) for Contractors — and When Do You Need One?

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To help your business remain viable, contractor’s insurance should be a crucial part of your financial strategy. Insurance also puts other parties’ minds at ease when they want to hire you as a specialty contractor. A certificate of insurance (COI) is a valid form used to prove that you carry the appropriate insurance policy.

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Highly Profitable Contractors Control Who Receives Company Information

Contractor Bookkeeping

Information About Your Contracting Company. Financials statements are based on the information you provided. It is easier to blame the bookkeeper for missing information. The primary keeper of all the documents is you, your spouse, your employees, your suppliers, your bank, your credit card company. Other State Agencies.

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Green Buildings are Subsidizing Conventional Buildings Stymying Climate Progress

Green Building Law Update

The financial value of green buildings is well documented, from commanding higher rents, greater occupancy rates, and increased occupant satisfaction, to lower operating costs for everything from reduced insurance premiums and less energy utilized, easily resulting in an increased return on investment of more than 9% over conventional building.

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New Legal Guide and Resource For Your Construction Business

Construction Marketing

The Small Business Legal guide from Legal Services Link provides information on the top ten areas business owners need to address to ensure their businesses are legally protected. Financial matters (bank accounts, taxation, insurance, collections). Originating documents (articles of incorporation).

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4 Tips for Hiring a Reputable Plumbing Contractor

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The benefit of banking on such referrals is that their skills and experience have already passed the test of time. Consider Insurance and License. Besides that, if they are insured, you can be sure they will not become a liability in case they suffer an injury in the process of doing their job. Price and Warranty.

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Is Your Construction Team Prepared for Cyber Risks?

Pro Builder

A cyber loss involving employee and customer information can affect any business, and your construction team is no exception. Malicious cyberattacks could impact project designs, bid data, and security system information involved in architectural proposals. Ransomware. The account would then divert funds to the criminal instead. .

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