When my husband and I first decided to go with a natural gas grill that hooked up directly to our home gas system, we were thrilled to say farewell to propane canisters and the hassle of refilling them. But a 600° overnight mistake has me wondering if it was such a great idea. We had Continue reading
4 Items Your Veterinary Insurance Policy Should Cover
As someone who provides health care to animals, your first concern lies with your clients’ satisfaction. You want to give them the best care possible, not only because you care about animals but also because you’re a savvy business professional. Whether you’ve been a vet for a long time or you’re just starting out in Continue reading
Is Your Kid Ready for College? Are You?
As the mom of a daughter getting ready to pack up her yoga pants, shower shoes and Ramen noodles, my world has been nothing but calls to the university, FAFSA forms (if you don’t know what the heck that means, you soon will if you have a child in high school!) and researching student loan Continue reading
Do You Need Professional Liability Insurance?
In an older blog post, we listed five careers that could benefit from professional liability. This week, we will list more careers that need insurance as well. There are certain professions that should strongly consider professional liability insurance over others. Professional liability is an insurance type that protects professionals and their businesses in the event Continue reading
How to Hire a Pet Sitter
Picture this: It’s the end of the school year and your family decides to take that long-awaited vacation. After carefully planning every detail, you notice your beloved Beagle, Charlie. She tilts her head as her eyes ask the inevitable question, “What about me?” Since Charlie won’t be traveling with you this time, how do you Continue reading
Questions To Ask An Insurance Agent
Whenever you make a large purchase, it’s important to ask the right questions, especially if the purchase has anything to do with the protection of you and your possessions. Buying an insurance policy is a big moment in anyone’s life and it requires you to think long and hard about the type of coverage you need. Continue reading
The Ultimate Guide to Fire Extinguishers
After a close call in my apartment–who knew olive oil is bad for high-heat cooking? – it dawned on me that I had never used a fire extinguisher. I’m no fire chief, but learning on the fly while your smoke detector is blaring seems like the wrong time to figure that out. Fortunately, I removed Continue reading
Reasons Your Restaurant Needs Insurance
In a previous blog, we’ve talked about the different types of specialty insurance that Reed Street Insurance Agency offers. This week, we will talk about specialty insurance again with an emphasis on restaurants. It is important that businesses in niche markets are insured and Reed Street wants to help you. There are many reasons why Continue reading
How To Create An Effective Customer Loyalty Program
Most business owners know that it’s far easier—and cheaper—to keep a satisfied customer than to acquire a new one. And research confirms this, with studies showing that it costs anywhere from five to 10 times more to gain a new customer than it does to sell to an existing one. And the benefits don’t end there: Continue reading
Life Insurance In Your Twenties
Life insurance is a necessity for anyone looking to provide themselves and their family with a financial future once they have retired. Most people think of life insurance as something you need once you’ve reached retirement age but, what about purchasing life insurance in your twenties? During your twenties, you may think that you don’t Continue reading