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Tuesday, August 8, 2006
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Issue 42
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VOLUME 2
ISSUE 42
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When we introduced SOLUTIONS over a year ago, we made a dynamic commitment to provide agencies with a consistent, clear way to document how they do business. One of the reasons we believed this to be such an important part of SOLUTIONS is because many agencies focus on "Workflows", and we made the decision to focus on "Procedures".
What's the difference? And why is it so important to know the difference?
In next month's issue of The Source we are beginning a series outlining the difference in "Procedures" and "Workflows", and we will be presenting information that, in many cases, you would be paying good money to get.
As preparation for this series, I am going to make one of my famous "absolutely true" statements - If your agency does not have current Procedures that everyone in your agency is following- your agency is not really growing! You may write business, and may even have relatively good revenue - but you are still not growing. Why? That's what we will also be discussing over the next few months.
So, let me hear from you this month. If you are a SOLUTIONS agency, click on the link below and let me know what you think about this rather strong, yet true, statement. And even better, what ideas do you have to share with other agencies.
If you are not a SOLUTIONS agency, I especially want to hear from you. Here is my private email - tedisright@advancedautomationinc.com. Together, let's make the remainder of this year the very best yet.
If you are a SOLUTIONS agency, Click Here to respond to Ted's Blogs and join with other agencies and explore how to establish Procedures in your agency. |
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PART 4:
Will Your Agency Become "Distinct" or "Extinct"
Is Your Agency Positioned For Success?
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The idea of a purple cow is that it would be "remarkable" compared to ordinary brown cows.
This article is the fourth in a series to explore the elusive goal of becoming remarkable. |
This month's article explores the idea
of positioning, and how to create a unique place for
your agency in the mind of your customers.
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In this issue...
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7 Tips
To Reduce Negativity
Minimizing Negativity In Your Workplace
Jack Stack
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Negativity in the workplace has been proven to affect the amount of sick time your staff takes, as well as the quality of their daily performance.
These tips provided by noted author Jack Stack will help you minimize negativity in your agency.
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Don't
Procrastinate When It Comes To Procrastination
How To Do Today What Can Benefit Your Agency Tomorrow
Gary Vikesland, Ph.D
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Everyone procrastinates at one time or another. But successful people learn to overcome this natural tendency and get control of their lives. Here are some proven ways to get started. |
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Helping
Those Who Have Helped You
Volunteering Within Your Community
Troy L. Korsgaden
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Your agency may be succeeding, but it is easy to forget where we are and how we got there. This article reminds us of our responsibility to our community, and gives some great ways of giving back. |
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The 60
Minute Agency Transformation
Guaranteed Ways To Increase Productivity and Profitability In 60 Minutes or Less
Tom Baker, SOLUTIONS Coordinator Advanced Automation
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Bringing about significant change in your agency does not necessarily mean investing large amounts of time and money.
Here are some things you can do in 60 minutes or less that are guaranteed to increase productivity and profitability in your agency. |
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PART
4: Hiring The Best...Not The Rest
One Dozen Powerful Strategies For Avoiding Thieves, Spies, Con-Artists and ...
Don Phin, HR That Works
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As an employment law attorney, Don
Phin has seen every form of bad employee.
This article is Part 4 as Don continues
his explaination of how to avoid hiring
the wrong person. |
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SOLUTIONS Update
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August Live Classes
For SOLUTIONS Agencies
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Outlook |
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Boundaries |
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15 |
Supervising
Basics |
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16 |
Identity
Theft |
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17 |
CAROL
Discussion Group |
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CAROL
- Adding Flash |
Check Your SOLUTIONS
Website
For Times
And More Information
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Let
Us Help! |
IMPORTANT
INFORMATION FOR
AGENCY OWNERS
If You Do Not
Have A
Comprehensive Up-to-Date
Procedures Manual
We Can Help!
SOLUTIONS
provides a comprehensive
Procedures Manual
and the support you need
to establish
consistency and efficiency
in your agency
SOLUTIONS
is the most comprehensive agency growth
resource in our industry..
Are You Ready for Change?
You have Questions,
We have SOLUTIONS! |
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