Tuesday, October 3, 2006 Issue 46   VOLUME 2 ISSUE 46  
   



 

Congratulations to the staff and management of
Pritchards & Associates in Okechobee, FL

Lowell and his crew are one of our very first SOLUTIONS agencies.  And we could not have had a better way to kick off SOLUTIONS.  Their creativity, professionalism and agency culture are all more than deserving of being recognized as our first Agency of the Month.

Click on the link below to read about the exceptional accomplishments at Pritchards & Associates.

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Feature Article
Part 2 - Demystifying The World Of Procedures and Workflows
Most Common Mistakes When Creating Procedures and Workflows
by Jeanne Downs, SOLUTIONS Coordinator Advanced Automation

In last month's newsletter, Part 1 of this series explained why it is essential that your agency have clear, up-to-date Procedures and Workflows.

This month we continue the series by looking at the most common mistakes agencies make in establishing Procedures and Workflows.


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In this issue...
Part 2: Secrets Of A Successful Direct Mail Campaign
Designing Your Mailing Piece

This is the the second in a series providing valuable information for launching a profitable direct mail campaign.

This article explains how to create an effective direct mail piece.


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Avoiding Sexual Harassment Claims
Don Phin, HR That Works

Has your agency ever been involved in a sexual harassment law case?  Whether the answer is "Yes" or "No", your agency needs this information from the nation's leading authority, Don Phin.

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Want To Reduce Conflicts In Your Agency?
First You Have To Understand What Causes Them
Tom Baker, SOLUTIONS Coordinator Advanced Automation

You may never be able to get rid of conflict, but you can definitely reduce the amount of conflict in your agency.  The first step is understanding where conflict comes from.

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Creating An Effective Internship Program
Training Your Next Generation Staff
Tom Baker, SOLUTIONS Coordinator Advanced Automation

Intern programs may be a way for you to solve one of the biggest challenges in your agency - finding qualified staff.

This article presents practical insight into starting an internship program in your agency.

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Get "Round The Clock Coverage" With Tobey & Merrill Insurance
Press Release For CAROL Website
Liz Premo

Your local newspaper can be an excellent, and free, resource for communicating with your clients and prospects.

Read this great press release that Tobey & Merrill Insurance had printed in their local paper to promote their 24/7 website.

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It's The Right Call For Agency Success
24/7 Call Center Is The Answer To Agency Profitability

One of the benefits of being a SOLUTIONS agency is access to our exclusive 24/7 Call Center.  If you are not taking advantage of this valuable resource, this article is a must read to learn more about the different ways the Call Center is the right answer for your agency.

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