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Incorporating in Delaware: Benefits & Costs for Small Businesses Incorporating in Delaware is commonly considered to bring your small business tax benefits and savings-but your business may have other significant costs. February 08, 2012 5:17 PM How to Set Consultancy or Freelance Fees No matter what skill you're selling, you need to know how much you're worth. February 04, 2012 11:50 AM Angel's Laws of Blogging -- A Review for Success-Profit Blog Sites Angel Laws, a successful black woman, has grown a significant and profitable website from scratch and she shares some of her best ideas in this good book. January 19, 2012 11:54 AM Small Business Advice: Pros and Cons of Starting a Business Starting a business can be a wonderful adventure -- but it isn't for everyone. It's important to consider the pros and cons and make an informed decision. January 11, 2012 7:43 AM Are You a Senior Thinking About Starting Your Own Business? It's a trend. The numbers are increasing. More than any other age demographic, people over fifty-five are starting their own business. December 28, 2011 2:06 PM Reviewing Kickstarter.com's Independent Creator Funding Kickstarter.com is an effective way for independent artists to network and raise funds for new projects. But, is it worth the effort without good exposure? December 16, 2011 8:32 PM Maintaining Professional Associations and Organizations Tips and suggestions for professional association founders and entrepreneurs looking for ways to increase membership while retaining existing members. November 22, 2011 2:28 PM Are You Ready to Franchise Your Business? Five questions to determine if you are ready to franchise your business. November 21, 2011 9:57 AM Taking Advantage of Networking through BNI Word of mouth is recognised as the best form of advertising. Business Network International takes this to the next level for business owners. November 18, 2011 1:19 AM S Corporation vs. C Corporation There are two main classifications of for-profit corporations: S corporation and C corporation. Which is best for your unique business situation? November 08, 2011 3:42 PM

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valentines-gifts IAPageName: Love Your Valentine's Day Gift? Insure It! IAAbstract: Valentine’s Day is upon us, and thoughts of people everywhere turn to… jewelry. Those who don’t buy shiny things for Valentine’s Day may prefer other types of valuables, such as electronics, artwork, antiques, wine and furs. All totaled Valentine’s Day spending will tally approximately $17.6 billion of retail sales, with $4.1 billion of that being spent on jewelry, according to the National Retail Federation’s 2012 Valentine’s Day Consumer Trends report. October 14, 2011 9:38 PM home-inventory IAPageName: Home Inventory: Know Your Stuff IAAbstract: Most people know that a homeowners or renter’s insurance policy is crucial when it comes to protecting your home from a fire or other disaster. However, if you want to safeguard your valuables from the unexpected, there’s another important document you may be overlooking: a home inventory. January 25, 2012 1:05 PM super-bowl-liability IAPageName: Hosting a Super Bowl Party? There Could Be More than Team Pride on the Line IAAbstract: Hosting a Super Bowl party is a great way to cheer on your team if you can’t make it to the stadium in Indianapolis this Sunday, but make sure you know and manage the risks of hosting the big game day party. In many states, individuals hosting parties can be held liable in cases where a guest or third party is injured in an accident related to alcohol consumption at your event. Hosts have been held responsible for medical bills, vehicle repair costs, lost time from work, and even wrongful death. February 03, 2012 6:37 PM one-roof IAPageName: One Roof IAAbstract: Eliminating the chaos that comes along with managing so many different policies is a major advantage of using a Trusted Choice® insurance agent. Placing your business insurance through a Trusted Choice® agent brings someone onto your team who can bring calm to your multi-policy chaos. Consider the following advantages to keeping all of your business insurance needs under one roof. October 14, 2011 9:38 PM Volunteer IAPageName: Does Volunteering Your Time Mean Volunteering Your Insurance? IAAbstract: Millions of Americans donate time—their most valuable asset—to serve as a volunteer board member on non-profits, booster clubs, churches, PTAs and civic organizations, just to name a few. The decisions these folks make can have a dramatic impact on their respective organization—and not always for the better. If a volunteer endeavor goes bad, would a volunteer board member have coverage against a lawsuit under his or her homeowner’s policy? October 14, 2011 9:38 PM

The Weather Channel: Your Local Weather Outlook--Bridgeville, PA (15017)

Current Weather Conditions In Bridgeville, PA (15017) Cloudy, and 48 ° F. For more details? February 23, 2012 5:16 AM Your Local Doppler Radar This map shows the location and intensity of precipitation in your area. The color of the precipitation corresponds to the rate at which it is falling. This map is updated every 15 minutes. February 23, 2012 5:16 AM Pollen Trend for Bridgeville, PA (15017) Steady. View complete PollenCast? February 23, 2012 5:16 AM Video: Your Regional Weather Forecast Watch what the experts at The Weather Channel® have to say about the weather trends in your area. February 23, 2012 5:16 AM ADV: Upgrade to weather.com Gold! Get advanced storm tracking maps and weather for 10 cities in one-click, all with no ads! Start your free trial now. February 23, 2012 5:16 AM Your Weekend Forecast For Bridgeville, PA (15017) Chance of Precipitation: Fri: 30% / Sat: 60% / Sun: 0%. For complete forecast details... February 23, 2012 5:16 AM Your 10-Day Forecast for Bridgeville, PA (15017) Thu: Showers & High 53°F / Low 44°F.---- Fri: PM Showers / Wind & High 45°F / Low 31°F.---- Sat: Snow Shower / Wind & High 35°F / Low 26°F.---- Sun & Beyond.... For more details? February 23, 2012 5:16 AM

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Aon Hewitt Co-CEO To Leave Baljit Dail, the co-chief executive officer of Aon Hewitt will be leaving the company for health reasons, insurance broker Aon said in a government filing. February 22, 2012 3:46 PM Conning: Insurers Must Stay On Top of Customers’ Changing Behaviors Insurance executives are being challenged to understand their evolving customer base—one with different needs and access. February 22, 2012 3:39 PM OneBeacon Completes AutoOne Sale Bermuda-based OneBeacon Insurance Group, Ltd. says it completed the sale of its AutoOne business to Interboro Holdings, Inc. February 22, 2012 3:37 PM Consumers Think Beyond Price; Not Interested in Online-Only Experience Consumers do not want to do all their insurance shopping online, they care about more than just price, and good claims service is something consumers expect, rather than an extra bonus that will help a company’s retention rate, according to the findings of an Ernst & Young survey. February 22, 2012 3:08 PM MajescoMastek Creates Producer Portal for Elixir System MajescoMastek, theU.S.subsidiary of global technology solutions provider Mastek Limited, announces the release of the Elixir Distribution Management Producer Self-Service Portal (EDM Producer Portal), an extension and enhancement to MajescoMastek’s Elixir Distribution Management (EDM) system. February 22, 2012 2:07 PM USAA Names New CFO USAA named Stuart Parker its new chief financial officer after the resignation of its current CFO Kristi A. Matus. February 22, 2012 12:40 PM Chartis Announces Management Changes; Loses a Chief Risk Officer to The Hartford Chartis says it has condensed its claims, operations and systems under one management team in an effort to get closer to fulfilling a combined ratio promise. February 22, 2012 12:33 PM Alliant Scores One in Aon Poaching Battle Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. won a victory in New York State Supreme Court when a judge ruled the insurance-brokerage firm did not violate an order barring former Aon employees from soliciting business on behalf of the firm. February 22, 2012 12:24 PM Hires and Promotions at Starr, IMUA, Zurich, Partners, Vertafore, AmWINS and Affiliated Insurance Managers - Around the Industry Applied opens new office, Brownyard and Maritime launch new projects February 22, 2012 11:36 AM Agencyport, Valen Partner on Analytics Solutions for Insurers Agencyport Software (formerly Sword Insurance), a provider of software and services to the global insurance and reinsurance industries, announces that it has partnered with Valen Technologies, Inc., to provide Agencyport customers with an integrated predictive analytics solution. February 22, 2012 10:45 AM

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Alaska Division of Insurance Seeking New Director Alaska Division of Insurance has launched a search for a new director now that Linda Hall, who ran the division for nine years, is retiring this spring. “I will continue working through the legislative session, will assist with the transition, … February 22, 2012 11:26 PM Poms Names Rossetti Vice President of Employee Benefits in New Mexico Los Angeles, Calif.-based Poms & Associates Insurance Brokers Inc. has named John Rossetti vice president of the employee benefits group in the firm’s Albuquerque, N.M. office. Rossetti was previously an account executive at Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Mexico, … February 22, 2012 11:02 PM R.I.-based Affiliated Insurance Managers Appoints Marketing Manager Warwick, R.I.-based agency Affiliated Insurance Managers is expanding its commercial insurance division and appointed industry veteran Heidi Forte to the new position of commercial insurance marketing manager. With over 25 years of experience in the commercial insurance industry, Forte will … February 22, 2012 9:04 PM Pennsylvania Christian College Sues Over Birth Control Regs A Christian college in western Pennsylvania has sued the federal government saying regulations that require employers to offer birth control coverage that includes drugs that abort fertilized embryos are “directly at odds with the religious message it wishes to convey,” … February 22, 2012 8:10 PM AIA’s Snyder Describes Korea Trade Pact as ‘Excellent Model’ The long-awaited implementation of the Free Trade Pact between the Republic of Korea, or South Korea, and the U.S. (KORUS) is scheduled to go into effect on March 15. The date will see the conclusion of negotiations that began in 2006, … February 22, 2012 7:12 PM The Hartford Hires Chartis U.S. Underwriting Chief Tucker Hartford Financial Services Group announced three senior management appointments, including Tom Tucker as chief underwriting officer of commercial markets and head of specialty casualty. He will start his post at The Hartford on February 27. He will report to Doug … February 22, 2012 6:57 PM EU Seeks Legal Opinion on Global Copyright Pact The European Union’s executive said on Wednesday it would refer a disputed global agreement to tackle online piracy to the bloc’s highest court to check whether it complies with EU fundamental rights. The Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement, which also aims to … February 22, 2012 6:46 PM Anti-Piracy Group SOS SaveOurSeafarers Welcomes UK Gov’t. Support SOS SaveOurSeafarers has issued the following statement following a conference in London on Somali piracy, organized by the UK’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office, held at the London headquarters of the International Maritime Organization (IMO). Giles Heimann, Chairman of the Group … February 22, 2012 6:16 PM Belgian Gov’t. Names Former FERMA President Dequae to Dexia Board The Government of Belgium has appointed Marie Gemma Dequae, currently a scientific advisor to the Federation of European Risk Management Associations (FERMA) and a past president of the federation, as an independent director of Dexia Bank Belgium and its subsidiary … February 22, 2012 6:03 PM Best Assigns ‘A-’ Ratings to Assurances Mutuelles de France A.M. Best Europe – Rating Services Limited has assigned a financial strength rating of ‘A-’ (Excellent) and issuer credit rating of “a-” to Assurances Mutuelles de France (AM), both with stable outlooks. AM is a mutual reinsurer member of Covéa, … February 22, 2012 6:00 PM