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Tuesday, May 3, 2005
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Issue 12
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VOLUME 1 ISSUE 12 |
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One
of the things I continually stumble over is the need to change.
And I have found that there is a difference in wanting
“change” and “relief”. Relief
just wants my world to change with little of no effort from me.
Great idea. Lousy
results.
I am confronted with the uncomfortable idea every day that I must do something different from yesterday if I want new results. Everyday I hear from agents that they want things better in their agency, but they are not ready to make the commitment, or investment, in change. In a word, "That's crazy". Actually that's two words, but you get the point.
I am asking you to take advantage of the incredible resources we make available to you. For example, when is the last time your staff explored the new classes in the Virtual Classroom? Better yet, when is the last time your owners have joined in on an Owners and Managers Discussion Group?
If life has gotten in the way, then give us a call. Our commitment is your success. I know it's not always easy. But if I can change, believe me... anyone can. To see how much I have changed, come to our Dallas Conference June 9 - 11, 2005.
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In this issue...
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"The Great
Game of Business" by Jack Stack
Jack Stack
Employers
are increasingly challenged to find ways to engage their
people, to inspire and motivate them, and to encourage
them to stay with the organization for an extended period
of time.
[FULL STORY]
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Ted's
Hiring Secrets
Ted Baker
Staffing
is one of the most important management deicisions in
the managers playbook. But who has time to read. These
simple suggestions cut to the chase and save a lot more
than time.
[FULL STORY]
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Quoting
Made Simple
Cal Yngve
One
of the things we hear quite often from our agencies
is “Personal lines quoting is the biggest waste of time
a CSR has.” Ever felt that way? Then you are in good
company.
[FULL STORY]
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The Growing
Internet
Review of the Pew Internet American Life Project
Once
a “cutting edge, cool tool,” the Internet has settled
down into a comfortable middle age to become an indispensable
part of daily living for most of us.
[FULL STORY]
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Conference Update
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Conference Update
Our June Conference is coming up quickly. Have you registered yet? We have the best line-up of speakers possible. Plus we are extending our early registration pricing.
If you are new with Advanced Automation, attendance is a must. But it is also important for as many of your staff as possible to come. There is simply no better way to re-charge your agency and make the most of all our exciting new additions we have brought on board this year. Click here to register
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Testimonials
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Read what are agencies are saying...
Our customers are our best examples of our commitment to your success.
“We have used Advanced Automation concepts in
our office and what a benefit it has been to streamline
our operation.
Advanced Automation brings to the agency a
common sense approach on handling everyday issues
that we did not even realize were reducing our productivity.
Our association has made it possible for us
to set up new procedures, rethink many workflows and
we did not have to invent the wheel.
Advanced Automation already has the concepts
in a workable format for us to begin.
We look forward to our continued relationship
as our agency grows and prospers.”
Bev Coats, Colton, Downey & Hubbard – Past President of National AMS Users Group
[PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION]
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If you have
any questions about an article in this issue
of "The Source", or you would
like more information about any of the proven,
profitable, solutions offered by
Advanced Automation -
Please contact cyngve@advancedautomationinc.com |
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