According to the U.S. Department of Energy, commercial buildings are responsible for a whopping 20 percent of all of the energy consumed in this country, and costs paid by business owners to heat and cool their commercial property reached an estimated $180 billion dollars in 2013. Fortunately, there are ways that owners of commercial establishments can cut utility costs significantly. Following are five strategies for your consideration for your commercial heating.
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The manufacturing industry is a major contributor to the American economy. This sector accounts for 12% of America's overall GDP. For every $1 that is spent in manufacturing, $1.37 is added to the economy. Manufacturers in the U.S. maintain a high performance and productivity thanks to the numerous technological advances that are present — in particular, the implementation of equipment like overhead cranes. Although most overhead cranes appear identical to one another, there are subtle differences in their technology that can significantly influence overall productivity.
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Are you building a tiny house for the purpose of traveling? These houses are popular among those with wanderlust, who don't like to stay in one place for too long. Rather than building a tiny house on a fixed foundation on a piece of land, you are probably building yours on some kind of trailer, so it can be towed wherever you want to go. This way, you get to enjoy all of the tiny house benefits (small or no mortgage, simpler living, reduced carbon footprint, etc.
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When your personal information gets into the wrong hands, it can turn into identity theft and consumer fraud. Any financial institutions you do business with have some of your personal information and it is their job to keep it safe. If your personal information is kept on paper or on a hard drive, your financial institution needs to ensure its safety when they no longer need it. Here are two types of stored personal information your financial institutions need to shred before they throw it away.
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Each year, approximately 15 million Americans are a victim of identity theft with an average loss of approximately $3,500. If you rent a dumpster, then you are at risk of getting your identity stolen. Why? Americans receive approximately 4 million tons of junk mail each year, and most of these mails are for pre-approved credit cards, bank statements, credit card bills, utility bills—all of which contain your personal information. If the waste is not properly disposed or if the dumpsters are not protected, thieves can easily access this wealth of information to steal your identity.
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