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DIY Marketing | Part 2

The second installment of DIY Marketing. Don’t forget to watch the bloopers!   Chapter 6 | Successful Marketing – The Essential Elements What gets your marketing communication noticed? Relevant, value-added content delivered concisely…and attractively! Make your message memorable and meaningful to your target audience. Download Chapter Handout   Chapter 7 | Building Relationships – Making Strides In Person Never underestimate the power of a face-to-face sales call – it builds [ More… ]

A future so bright: Top Young Professionals awards recognize rising talent

A future so bright: Top Young Professionals awards recognize rising talent Check out this recent article about Darren Fredette our Vice President of Commercial Lines.  We are so proud of his recent award.  The Top Young Professionals awards are given out by NEBB to professionals under the age of 40, who are succeeding professionally and giving back to the community.  Congratulations Darren!

When Do You Need Rental Car Insurance?

You may already be covered if…  Your current Auto Policy has comprehensive and/or collision coverage Because coverage varies from insurer to insurer, ask your insurance agent to see what extends to a rental vehicle The credit card you use to pay for the rental provides coverage Be sure to call Customer Service and ask whether they cover ‘loss of use’ or other fees, so you can assess your exposure One [ More… ]

Understanding Personal Umbrella Policy

By Christopher Ryan Webb What is an umbrella policy? Do you need an umbrella policy? These are reasonable questions for everyone to ask. This article will go over the basics of an such a policy and what it can provide. An umbrella policy covers above the limits of liability you have on all your personal policies. It gives extra coverage to others for liability; it does not give any extra [ More… ]

Your Hurricane Preparedness Checklist

By Dustin Bartholomay Nobody wants to be caught in a hurricane, but if you live in an area of the country where hurricanes are common then you should have a checklist of items available during hurricane season just in case the unexpected happens. You should have enough supplies to last at least seven days for all members of your household. 1.     Water. We all need water to survive. Plan to [ More… ]

Time Management – Find Your “Effective Time”

By Michelle Seyfarth, Ph.D. Time management seems to be something just about everyone is talking about. I’ve written about various aspects of time management recently. Today, I’ll share one of my favorite tips on time management; that is to know what time of the day is your most effective time. Anyone who knows me, knows my effective time is generally between 11pm and 3am. According to my parents even as [ More… ]

Organic Grown Vegetables – Avoid Using Chemicals on Organic

by Michael Bayard   Organic Vegetables vs. Those Other Veggies Organic grown vegetables are, any day, much better than the other vegetables that are grown with the help of chemicals. If you have always wanted to contribute positively to the environment, now’s your chance to make a difference. You can easily start growing organic groups of vegetables in your garden or farm if you are ready to update your knowledge [ More… ]

Back to School Tips – Save Money, Time, and Your Sanity

By Marcy Amaro  It may seem like a long ways a way, but back to school time is soon approaching! Before we know it, we will need to start the mad dash to frantically get everything ready for that much awaited, or dreaded, first day of school. Here are some ideas to help you save time, money, and potentially your sanity. MAKE A LIST AND CHECK IT TWICE – Yes, [ More… ]

Summertime and Healthy Eating

By Ashley Chanel The summer months make it easier than ever to enjoy healthy eating habits. This is due to the amazing array of fresh fruits and vegetables available in almost any location. Naturally, it isn’t actually healthy to exist strictly on a diet of only fruits or vegetables, and this is an interesting point to ponder when about to start a diet. Many dieters make the mistake of thinking [ More… ]

Easy Summer Appetizers – Quick Summer Party Recipes

By Laura Cockerell Here are some easy summer appetizers that are quick to prepare. Summer is a great time for entertaining at all kinds of events from 4th of July parties, family functions, graduations, to just relaxing and spending time with your friends. These quick and flavorful appetizers are perfect summer party recipes and will make all your get-togethers easy, delicious, and fun. Fruity Salsa Dip: Take one-half cup diced [ More… ]