Male, 38 years old, married, two kids under five, watched a YouTube video about lawn care, visited a home improvement store in the last 10 days, listened to a podcast about lawns, earns $68,000 a year in a management position, and lives in a certain zip code. That’s how specific advertising can be today. In this episode, I sit down with advertising CTO Premesh Purayil from Freestar to learn how it works and how to opt out of the data tracking.
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Security tip: How to secure your garage from intruders
Burglars cruising through your neighborhood will consider every port of entry as they plot to break into your home. We’re not just talking about doors or windows — they also target your garage. If you don’t secure your garage from intruders, you might as well be inviting them in.
According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, 9% of home break-ins start with a garage breach. This might seem like a small number, but it’s estimated that there are over 1 million burglaries each year in the U.S. Thus, 90,000 burglaries begin with garage invasions.
Bottom line: Take the time to burglar-proof your garage — or else you could become another statistic. Sure, you can make your garage door smart for only $17. But there’s a lot more you can do. Read on to get started.
Luckily, it’s not hard to secure your garage
Ensure you aren’t leaving your garage door open. Many people feel so safe in their neighborhoods that they don’t even think of closing the door. Others like to smoke or play music in their garage, so they aren’t bothering the people inside the house.
However, you should always treat your garage with just as much caution as your front door. It’s still a potential entryway for burglars. You might trust your neighbors enough to leave your garage door open, but an open door is an invitation to burglars.
If you leave your door open and walk over to chat with a neighbor, a crafty thief could slip past your notice. For the sake of home security, follow these tips.
1. Set up motion sensors outside your garage
This is a helpful tip because sensors can alert you in the nick of time. You can find out if a thief is sneaking around your home, giving you enough time to get whatever you need to scare them off.
Just make sure you’re doing your research, so you don’t get a motion sensor that goes off for everything. Some are unsophisticated and will go off when raccoons or other animals scurry by. Get sensors from a high-tech brand like our sponsor, SimpliSafe, to arm yourself with the best protection.
2. Improve your outdoor lighting
Thieves often choose garages because they’re dark, so make it difficult for them. For example, a bright front porch could deter a robber, while a dark garage is inviting.
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Every small business has its own unique needs. And, despite the uncertainty of the world right now, one thing that remains unchanged is the importance of having the right people on your team.
Some business owners turn to free job boards or sites like Craigslist. That’s a big mistake. You never know what you’re getting from sites like that. They simply don’t have the tools or screening systems in place to find quality employees, and you’ll never get back the time you waste doing that work yourself.
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