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Are we prepared for another heat wave?

Many areas of the country experienced record-breaking heat in 2021, and many aren’t prepared for another heat wave. Unexpected problems resulted from 2021’s unprecedented heat. Even with the Portland tram running on 100% renewable energy, cables warped, and wires expanded and sagged under record-breaking heat, causing the system to be shut down. Washington’s asphalt roads buckled and some parts […]

Emotional Selling – Injecting Happiness to Ignite Sales

A salesperson in insurance quickly discovers that most insurance sales are driven almost entirely by the prospect’s key emotion. When this emotion is found and illustrated with benefits for the client, it is what drives them to purchase from you. Only two of the six emotions that drive people to purchase insurance are greed and happiness. It is […]

Outsourcing As An Alternative To Keep Pace With Web 2.0 Changes

Today’s insurance agency marketing is more complicated than ever. Just 20 years ago agencies used mainly direct mail marketing and canvassing. They may have tried seminars, tradeshows, and, for the most innovative, eMarketing. Today, direct mail marketing, canvassing, and fax marketing are all in decline. Close behind is telesales which is clearly at the end […]

Environmentally Friendly Deicing Products

Winter months can prove dangerous for commercial property owners. Commercial property owners should be aware of this because icy walkways or parking lots can lead to lawsuits from employees and customers. Therefore, it is important to prevent ice and snow building up. Being environmentally conscious Because chemical products used for melting snow and/or ice eventually […]

Risk Management and Inventory Control

Any warehouse operation that involves warehouse goods should have a finance department. They need to be aware of the escalating warehouse labour expenses and the excessive inventory. In its simplest form, an inventory control system creates efficiency around picking, receiving, putting away, picking, and shipping goods. With purpose-built logistic software, it ensures efficient work flows […]

Medigap: What to Know about Medicare Supplement Plans

Medigap plans help pay for out-of-pocket costs associated with Original Medicare. Medigap (also known as Medicare Supplement Insurance) covers the out-of-pocket health care costs you may incur with Original Medicare (parts A and B). There are 10 standard Medigap plans in most states. These plans have letter names and are sold by private insurance companies. The state regulates […]