HOW TO: Stay Safe in Your Vehicle

Here is an excerpt from a new blog post at GreggMarcus.com:

Though improvements in technology help to lower the number of car accidents that occur each year, it still remains that most accidents are the result of human error. In order to lower your risk of getting into an accident it is vital to practice safe driving skills. Regardless of whether you are a first time driver or have been behind the wheel for many decades, in this post, Gregg S. Marcus, a Long Island Insurance Executive advises that everyone follow these same safety precautions:

Slow Down!
It goes without saying that driving the speed limit is one of the simplest ways to stay safe. The old expression “speed kills” proves to be true. Studies have shown for every mile per hour you drive over the speed limit you are 4 or 5% more likely to get into an accident. With this logic while traveling ten miles past the speed limit (which happens quite often) you have nearly a 50% more likely chance of being part of an auto accident.

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HOW TO: Reduce Accidents at Home

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Accidents and injuries occurring at your home are painful, emotional and stressful and they can be expensive! Accidents that damage your home or property, or injuries that occur there can increase your insurance premiums and initiate your deductible responsibilities. Gregg S. Marcus, a Long Island Insurance Executive lists some simple steps you can take that will help minimize the injuries and accidents that occur in your home, reducing your insurance premiums.

Home Security Systems
Having your home broken into can be emotionally and financially shattering for your entire family. One way to avoid becoming a victim of a burglary is to install a home alarm system. Modern alarm systems are affordable and have a wide range of options, which can include either a centralized monitoring system or even just simple devices that attach to doors and windows.

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Preparing Your Home for the Winter Season

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Winter will be here next week, which means now is the ideal time to take the steps needed to winterize your home. You’d be surprised how much money you will save and how much more comfortable you will be by properly preparing your house for the cold weather. In this post, Long Island Insurance Executive, Gregg S. Marcus, lists some ways to prepare your home for the season ahead. Is your home ready for the winter?

Fireplace Draft
A fireplace can be a wonderful place to relax in the winter but it is also an ideal route for cold air to enter your home. You can seal the opening with an insert or you may also find that putting in a fireplace door is more cost-effective and convenient.

Install Energy-Efficient Windows
Single pane windows let out a great deal of heat. Double pane windows absorb the heat from the outside, while keeping the heat from the inside from escaping.

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HOW TO: Protect Your Home From Burglaries

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Long Island Insurance Executive, Gregg S. Marcus, lists some easy ways to avoid your home becoming part of this scary statistic.

Secure your home’s property
Walk around the perimeter of your property and assess where the home’s weaknesses are. Adding high walls, fences and thorny hedges will make your property less of a target to intruders. Make sure to keep ladders, bins and garden benches away from your places where someone might use them to get easy access to your home.

Home alarms
If you don’t have a home alarm, it is in your best interest to get one. If you do have an alarm, make sure there is signage on your gate, windows or near your front door to make it known to thieves. Remember, a home alarm can’t stop a thief from gaining access to your home, but it certainly may deter a burglar from trying.

Keep all doors and windows locked

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HOW TO: Save Money On Your Driving Expenses

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A car’s upkeep doesn’t need to break the bank. By making a few changes, you could save hundreds or more over the course of the year. In this post, Gregg S. Marcus, a Long Island Insurance Executive shares litter changes that you can make to shave down the cost of your driving expenses.

Maintenance
Always follow the maintenance schedule that is recommended for your car. If you are diligent with maintenance, you will avoid paying for unnecessary service such as a transmission fluid change.

Gasoline
Every time you rev your engine, your gas consumption increases drastically. This can lead to a decrease in your vehicles fuel economy by as much as two miles per gallon. With prices so high, it makes sense to stay at the speed limit and avoid passing on the highway. Also avoid leaving your car idling for a long period of time.

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HOW TO: Create Business Connections Utilizing LinkedIn

Here is an excerpt from a new blog post at GreggMarcus.com:

You may think of LinkedIn as just another social media site. If you use the site correctly, however, you can gain many new connections that can eventually be used to grow you business.LinkedIn is one of the most powerful social media channels that exists for business and if you aren’t active on it, chances are that you are missing out on making important business connections. Long Island Insurance Executive Gregg Marcus  shares how he utilizes LinkedIn regularly to network with industry leaders as well as potential new clients. 

Be Considered a Valuable Resource to Connections
Everyone is an expert at something. The more that you position yourself as an expert at a specific subject matter, the more your connections will think of you when they need help or advice. The more valuable you become to them, the more then will want to do business with you as well. Pay attention to status updates, discussions and questions they ask. These are all opportunities for you to display your expertise in your field.

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