Paving paths and providing opportunities gives an Indiana agency a step up with employee retention Previously in Rough Notes … We learned how Baldwin Krystyn Sherman (BKS) Partners retains its young professionals with a fun work environment. As for the exciting conclusion to our story, Jane, without even thinking, goes all MacGyver, disabling the evil robot twins using a bobby pin, flyswatter and bottle of hand soap; Officer McGee finishes
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Coverage knowledge helps this Michigan agency achieve a high retention rate In 1916, the first Nash motor car was produced and Les Whims opened a Nash dealership in downtown Rochester, Michigan. His friend, Vern Moulton, suggested that he might want to sell auto insurance, as well. Vern had just founded Auto-Owners Insurance Company. Les, who was an entrepreneur with a number of different business interests in his future, thought the

Maximize the value of your agency by treating it like a business In the June issue of Rough Notes, we discussed the key operational components to consider during the agency perpetuation process to maximize value. Operations are key to value, but there are also several financial and legal items to consider. All agencies will eventually perpetuate. As an owner, do you acknowledge this reality and do you operate your business

Major changes create opportunities for agents Home-grown terrorism, security breaches into organizations such as Yahoo!, LinkedIn, and even the Democratic National Committee … the security industry has become a rapidly changing marketplace. With digital and physical security being inextricably linked, as businesses grapple with myriad security threats, they are running to keep pace with the changes. According to the 2015 Gartner report on cyber security, new business designs are being

Florida agency thrives with employee retention thanks to fun work environment Previously in Rough Notes … We discussed how one agency began to overcome its struggles with employee retention. As for our story, the gang is all here, together in an abandoned warehouse. The deranged killer has caught up to Officer McGee; their legs intertwine as they both fall to the ground. Jean turns to aim her gun at the