One of the biggest misconceptions when talking about workers comp is that Injuries only occur in occupations that involve physical labor. However, a person can easily throw-out their back if they slip on a wet floor in your office’s kitchen too. That’s why any business, small or large, needs adequate CT workers compensation.

Ct workers compensation most basic goal is to get an injured worker back to the workforce as soon as possible. This type of coverage provides your employees with peace of mind reassuring them that if an on-site accident did happen to occur, they would receive appropriate medical attention, without the financial burden.  As a good and smart business owner, having the correct and proper ct workers compensation insurance is vital in maintaining a healthy and successful business.

You are required by law to have ct workers compensation insurance coverage in compliance with state and federal regulations.  The numbers don’t lie; people are injured at work, so it is absolutely necessary to have the correct coverage.

Don’t let your business fall behind because of an injured employee.  Allow your ct workers compensation coverage to give you peace of mind and your employees the assistance they need.

A new study has found that all types of vehicles with tires that are not properly inflated are three times more likely to be involved in an accident than if their tires were properly inflated.

The study looked at crash data from 2005 to 2007, the last year before all cars in the United States were equipped with mandatory tire pressure monitors. The systems warn drivers when the pressure in at least one tire drops below 25 percent of the manufacturer’s recommendation.

Look in manual in your car for the manufacturer’s recommended tire pressure. And another thing, don’t wait until your tires look flat, because that means the damage is worse than you’d expect.  With a tire showing “flat” characteristics, the could mean it’s down more than 50 percent! So check your tires and check them often to make sure they’re at the correct pressure.  It could mean the difference between avoiding that accident, or being a part of it.  And that would lead to an increase on your CT auto insurance as well, so remember, fill your tires!

Wow, what is up with gas?! I know it’s been high (four dollar high lately) but usually the begin to come done after their expensive cycle comes to a close.  But it seems like gas has been expensive for years now! How many times now do you decide not to go on a day trip or something of that nature because it would simply be too expensive to do so?  I sure know I have. Well in order to help everyone out and save some cash at the pump, below are some tips in how to find the lowest gas prices around, and what’s even better, you may just save on your Connecticut Auto Insurance as well!

•    Fill your tank in the morning when gas is at its densest.

•    You actually waste more fuel with the windows down, than with the AC on, because you’re creating more drag on your car and causing the engine to work harder than it needs to.

•    Fully inflated tires can save a couple miles per gallon- easy fix!!

•    Two words- CRUISE CONTROL

•    Enjoy flying on the highway? Well your led foot will have you at the gas station more often than those who take it easy and drive the speed limit.

But what about Connecticut auto insurance? How do you lower that? Well that’s the easiest of any tips- call the experts at  Paradiso Insurance! They’ll have your premiums low and your coverage high, so what more are you waiting for?

History Mystery  
Have a history  teacher explain this—– if they  can.Abraham Lincoln  was elected to Congress in 1846.
John F.  Kennedy was elected to Congress in 1946.

Abraham Lincoln was elected President in  1860.
John F. Kennedy was elected President  in 1960.

Both were particularly  concerned with civil rights.
Both wives lost  their children while living in the White  House.

Both Presidents were shot on a  Friday.
Both Presidents were shot in the  head

Now it gets really  weird.

Lincoln ‘s secretary was named  Kennedy.
Kennedy’s Secretary was named   Lincoln .

Both were assassinated by  Southerners.
Both were succeeded by  Southerners named Johnson.

Andrew  Johnson, who succeeded Lincoln , was born in  1808.
Lyndon Johnson, who succeeded Kennedy,  was born in 1908.

John Wilkes Booth, who  assassinated Lincoln , was born in  1839.

Lee  Harvey Oswald, who assassinated Kennedy, was  born in 1939.

Both assassins  were known by their three names.
Both names  are composed of fifteen letters.

Now  hang on to your seat.

Lincoln was shot  at the theater named ‘Ford’.
Kennedy was  shot in a car called ‘ Lincoln ‘ made by ‘Ford’.

Lincoln was shot in a theater and his  assassin ran and hid in a warehouse.
Kennedy  was shot from a warehouse and his assassin ran  and hid in a theater.

Booth and Oswald  were assassinated before their  trials.

We at Paradiso Insurance, your number one source for CT Insurance, is just as interesting in this weird history as you are! If you have any other interesting history facts or stories, send them our way and we’ll be happy to post them and share them with all of our followers!

We just found this great article on Entrepreneur.com about how your small business can learn to grow and succeed from the popular book series and recent blockbuster “The Hunger Games.”  The quick version of the story is about Katniss Everdeen, the main protagonist of the series who lives in a post-apocalyptic world and volunteers for gladiatorial games after her younger sister is originally chosen.   So what does this have anything to do with your small business? Learn to grow and survive through Katniss!

1. Know your strengths and use them to your advantage. 

Katniss knows her strengths. As a gifted hunter, she realizes there is no one in the arena better with a bow. Likewise, be sure your business plays to your talents and interests. So if you’re completely clueless on computers and technology, that’s probably not the type of business for you.  Find your niche and grow it for success!

2. Fill in the Void.

When Katniss finds herself in trouble, her friends come to her aid and fill a void in her life in the form of medical help. Before you open your own business, observe voids that also need to be filled.  If your town or city has three different sporting goods stores, it’s probably not a good idea to open another one.  Find a void and fill it!

3. Become a Master of Basic Skills. 

When training for the arena, Katniss chooses to learn about basic survival skills rather than advances combat training.  Same goes for you and your small business. Take an entrepreneurship class and pick the brains of other small-business owners in your area. Those early lessons will help prevent easily avoidable and costly mistakes down the road. This could be one of the most important things you can do as a small, Hartford Business Insurance, firm owner.

4. Don’t Act Like Someone Else, BE YOURSELF!

Katniss realizes towards the end of the book that no matter what the outcome of the Hunger Games, she will be true to herself.   As an entrepreneur, never be afraid to be yourself. Potential customers respond to a business they can relate to.

So, if you’re young and at the cutting edge, use that to your advantage. If your business is socially conscious, let it show. And like Katniss, you will be rewarded.

Here are some things to look for:

 Recently married.? Once you are married, life insurance absolutely essential. What if something were to happen to you? No one wants to leave their loved ones in a financial crisis. Do the right thing!

New Job?  Make sure that your new job has life insurance like your old one did. Never assume anything!

Is your term life policy up?   You better make sure you are aware of when this expires! The last thing you want is to run out of insurance! Not good at all!

Big changes in your life?  Did you give up smoking or hit the gym and loose some quality pounds? Your better health may lower your premium!! Keep your insurance agent in the loop when it comes to improvements in health.

If any of these apply to you, it may be time to visit our Connecticut life insurance company. We would be happy to discuss your options with you!