Greetings and salutations.
First of all, I want to send positive thoughts and prayers to the people of Moore, Oklahoma. There are no words that can be spoken to truly describe the horror and devastation they experienced yesterday. Like Super Storm Sandy late last year, natural disasters always seem to put things in perspective. I have many friends and family that are still feeling the effects of that horrific day. Last week I was contacted by a reporter from the Star-Ledger newspaper of Newark, NJ for a comment about the amount of burglaries happening along the Jersey Shore in homes that were damaged and are unattended. I gave him my thoughts, but passed along Keith Gunsten's contact info. Keith, of NJ Home Watch, is right in the middle of things on the Shore, and certainly more qualified to discuss the situation. Great job on the article, Keith.
I'd also like to address a couple of comments that I've received about our "Home Watch Start Up Guide". When I wrote the guide, I did so with the intention of having it help a new company form a business plan that makes sense, while avoiding some of the pitfalls and obstacles that I experienced with Coastal Carolina Home Watch. When I speak with people before they purchase it, I always let them know that depending on how far along in the process they are, they might feel that they know some of the information already. However, it is very important that they don't simply dismiss what I am trying to get across. But the guide is only a part of the program. Once you have purchased it, the NHWA is available to be contacted with questions and guidance throughout the entire start up process. We have helped many companies transition smoothly from concept, to becoming operational. And, the price of the guide is applied to the cost of your membership fee. I am extremely confident in our "mentoring program."
I'd like to update you on the NHWA National Conference being held in Myrtle Beach this October 24th - 26th. The event will include demonstrations of Home Watch management applications for smart phones and tablets. My company will be beta testing two of these systems prior to the conference. We will also be officially introducing our very own General Liability policy, available only to members of the NHWA. I can't tell you how excited the membership is about this. We will also have speakers and forums addressing SEO, social media, and networking. We have a lot planned, and much to be accomplished.
Look for new member announcements from Arkansas, Utah, Arizona, Florida, Georgia and California. And, there are more states in the process of coming on board. If you are considering joining, do it already! Our website is generating lots of leads for our Members, and we have many potential clients in other areas looking for Accredited Members. Become a member today.
Much success,
Jack
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Thursday, May 9, 2013
BIG NEWS on the insurance front!
Greetings and salutations!
2013 is shaping up to be a big year for the NHWA. We have been receiving a lot of inquiries from across the country and Canada about membership and our mentoring program. I actually spoke with a woman today that had been considering membership over three years ago. It is very satisfying to know that we have staying power, and that we've been able to maintain people's interests, even after three years. As expected, Florida and Arizona remain the states with the most inquiries: from both Home Watch clients and companies. Because we are constantly gathering information and data, the NHWA is a great source of knowledge and advice for companies in our industry. Whether you are just starting out, or have been in the business for years, becoming an Accredited Member will help you grow your business and make you more profitable.
As a result a lot of very hard and tedious work, the NHWA will soon be making available a GENERAL LIABILITY policy to it's Accredited Members. This policy is being written SPECIFICALLY for HOME WATCH. This is huge news, because as an industry, we are not classified. Check your policies, and you may find that you are classified as "janitorial" or "security guard" or maybe even "miscellaneous". The categories that we are shoved into by insurance companies would amaze you. We have also been researching SOFTWARE and MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS. We have been inundated with questions about different products, so we have decided to get involved. Look for our choice(s) and recommendation(s) at our National Conference in Myrtle Beach this October.
If you have been considering joining us, do it already. If you've never considered it, here is your chance. There are many good reasons to join. We can help grow your business not only through our marketing, but also through the ability you'll have to interact with other leading companies. That, my friends, is invaluable.
Much success,
Jack
2013 is shaping up to be a big year for the NHWA. We have been receiving a lot of inquiries from across the country and Canada about membership and our mentoring program. I actually spoke with a woman today that had been considering membership over three years ago. It is very satisfying to know that we have staying power, and that we've been able to maintain people's interests, even after three years. As expected, Florida and Arizona remain the states with the most inquiries: from both Home Watch clients and companies. Because we are constantly gathering information and data, the NHWA is a great source of knowledge and advice for companies in our industry. Whether you are just starting out, or have been in the business for years, becoming an Accredited Member will help you grow your business and make you more profitable.
As a result a lot of very hard and tedious work, the NHWA will soon be making available a GENERAL LIABILITY policy to it's Accredited Members. This policy is being written SPECIFICALLY for HOME WATCH. This is huge news, because as an industry, we are not classified. Check your policies, and you may find that you are classified as "janitorial" or "security guard" or maybe even "miscellaneous". The categories that we are shoved into by insurance companies would amaze you. We have also been researching SOFTWARE and MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS. We have been inundated with questions about different products, so we have decided to get involved. Look for our choice(s) and recommendation(s) at our National Conference in Myrtle Beach this October.
If you have been considering joining us, do it already. If you've never considered it, here is your chance. There are many good reasons to join. We can help grow your business not only through our marketing, but also through the ability you'll have to interact with other leading companies. That, my friends, is invaluable.
Much success,
Jack
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