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Are You Looking to Buy a Franchise? Here’s How to Start!

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How to Start a Franchise

Easy tips on how to get started with your franchise opportunity.

A franchise model offers a good track record, an established brand name, training programs, support, and marketing assistance. With all that at hand, it’s no surprise that many entrepreneurs are drawn to the built-in security. The best thing that you can do before buying a franchise is to research.

Here are some of the best ways to get started!

Attend franchise events. The International Franchise Expo hosts over 300 franchises and even more interested individuals. It’s a one-stop-shop in terms of basic information and networking, as well as determining which franchise opportunity you want to become a part of.

Talk to franchisors and franchisees. As an initial step, head to the franchise’s website and request more information or call them directly. Ask in-depth questions so that you fully understand the ins and outs of joining the team. If you want much of the truth, ask the franchisees directly about their experiences, including the support they’ve received. For a better hands-on look, see if you can shadow him or her for one day.

Ask consultants, lawyers. A franchise consultant, also called a broker or coach, can provide excellent advice, although keep in mind they are often working for the franchisor. This is a good route to go to avoid a mess later one down the road.

Perform a web search. The whole web is at your fingertips, so many the most of it! Find out everything you need to know, how you can prepare, view legal documents, and ensure there are no lawsuits filed against the chosen company.

Once you’ve decided to become a franchise business owner, check out All Nevada Insurance’s franchise opportunity. Find out more information by giving us a call today!

Whip Up This Easy Valentine’s Day Recipe!

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Whip Up This Easy Valentine’s Day Recipe!

Try your hand at these quick and easy Valentine’s Day cookies.

Share the love of Valentine’s Day (and the love of sweets!) with these heart-shaped cookies! Not only are they easy to make, but are bound to impress your other half to sweeten him or her up to enjoy the romantic holiday. Check out the recipe below.

Ingredients

  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine flour, sugar, and baking soda. Pulse a few times to mix.
  3. Add butter, 1 tablespoon water, and vanilla to the flour mixture. Pulse until ingredients come together. If the dough seems dry, add the remaining tablespoon of water.
  4. Dump dough out and divide in half.
  5. Put each portion in between 2 large sheets of floured parchment paper. Use a rolling pin to roll dough until it is 1/4-inch thick.
  6. Use an assortment of heart cookie cutters to cut out heart-shaped cookies. Gather up scraps and re-roll to cut out more cookies.
  7. Place cookies on prepared cookie sheets about 1/2-inch apart.
  8. Bake for 7 to 10 minutes or until cookies are golden around the edges. Start watching cookies at 7 minutes to make sure you don’t overbake them.
  9. Cool cookies completely then use your favorite cookie icings and decor.

From the team at All Nevada Insurance, we hope that you and your loved one enjoy this recipe! For all of your insurance needs, contact us today.

Are There Gaps in Your Home Insurance?

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Are There Gaps in Your Home Insurance?

Is your homeowners insurance lacking coverage?

Every homeowner wants to believe that their standard home insurance policy protects them from every peril. If you’re like most Americans, you probably don’t realize that your homeowners insurance is lacking coverage. In fact, many policyholders are unaware of the ins and outs of their policies, which means they could easily end up paying a lot more money than they expected after damage to the home.

Below are common gaps in homeowners insurance that you should tend to immediately.

Flood and Earthquake Insurance

Even if your policy states that ‘all perils’ are covered, most policies carve out many exceptions or exclusions to this general provision. Damage caused by floods and hurricanes are rarely covered under a standard home policy. The aftermath of these events can be devastating, which is why obtaining coverage is so important. These policies can be purchased separately, protecting your home from each disaster.

Upgrades to the Property

If you’ve recently incorporated some home additions, you’ll want to talk to your insurer. If you update the home and therefore improve the value of the property, your homeowners insurance coverage will need to reflect the new value. If you don’t, you may only be covered to rebuild your home before your upgrades.

Home-Based Business

Many people don’t think twice about working from home. However, if you’re an entrepreneur working out of your home, you may not realize that some business exposures can be specifically excluded from your homeowners insurance – especially those related to customer traffic on premises. A business insurance policy may be needed to cover your equipment and liability risks.

For reliable homeowners insurance, visit the professionals at All Nevada Insurance. We serve Las Vegas, Henderson, and neighboring cities on Nevada!

The Main Benefits of Becoming a Franchisee

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Benefits of Becoming a Franchisee

Run your own business without facing the hurdles of a new business.

There’s little that we do in life where we don’t first consult the pros. We always prepare ourselves for big steps, such as learning to drive, taking an exam, or making financial decisions. Dipping our toes in and learning from the pros is how we best succeed in our endeavors. So why jump head first into a business that you’re not prepared for? Instead of landing yourself in the awkward position of attempting to run your own small business, purchasing a franchise is a wise choice to get you started.

The franchise route is often considered more secure, less risky, and more successful than starting up a traditional small business.

Here is just a handful of some of the benefits:

  • Established brand
  • Proven business concept and operating model
  • Established operating policies, procedures, and standards
  • Lower statistical risk of failure
  • Immediate momentum on opening through established brand equity of the franchise
  • Established customer base of the franchise
  • Training and ongoing support from the franchisor
  • Shared marketing costs with the franchisor and other franchisees
  • Support in difficult times from the franchisor
  • Ongoing product and service innovation
  • Increased buying power via the franchise group
  • Easier to obtain finance from banks and other lenders
  • Increased chance of a successful sale of the franchise upon exit

Even with all these benefits in reach, the franchisee must be able to take on the duty with due diligence.

Once you’ve made the decision to become a franchise business owner, take a look at the All Nevada Insurance franchise system.  Get started with your franchise system today with All Nevada Insurance.

Commonly Stolen Home Possessions

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Commonly Stolen Home Possessions

Stay one step ahead of burglars by understanding what they are likely to target.

Studies repeatedly show that burglars typically spend no more than one minute breaking into a home and fewer than ten minutes inside. Burglars often look for a window of opportunity and jump at the chance of a quick and easy job. While it’s important to keep your doors locked and your security alarms operating, knowing which items are most likely to be among a burglar’s loot can help to protect your belongings.

Cash

Unsurprisingly, an overwhelming among of burglars abide by the ‘cash is king’ idea. While more consumers are reaching for a debit or credit card to make purchases, many Americans continue to carry cash. Cold, hard cash is virtually untraceable and easy to exchange for goods, which makes it a prime target in a home burglary.

Jewelry

From pearl earrings to 14 karat gold watches, jewelry is one of the easiest things to sell to a pawn shop. Thieves take advantage of this situation by grabbing jewelry or even jewels if they can find some. Be sure to leave your prized pieces hidden away instead of out on your nightstand. If a piece of jewelry is incredibly precious, consider storing it in a safety deposit box at the bank.

Electronics

With several high-tech goods lying around the average home, it’s no wonder that many burglars take electronics. Not only are they easy to grab, but they can also be sold for a very nice price. To combat this, set passcodes on all devices and hide electronics out of sight from the window.

If you’re the victim of theft, homeowners insurance can help. Ensure that your belongings are up to date and correct on your home inventory and your insurance carrier will do the rest. Contact All Nevada Insurance to get started on the right policy to suit your needs, budget, and belongings!

Safety Precautions New Homeowners Should Take

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Safety Precautions New Homeowners Should Take

Safety Tips New Homeowners Need to Know

While you’re moving to a new home, the last thing on your mind is how to protect this new property. You may, instead, be concerned with furniture placement or how to fill out your new closet. However, new homeowners have a unique risk when they enter their first property.

Change the locks. You don’t know who was given a spare key by the previous owner, and it’s best not to chance it. As soon as you have the keys in hand, call a locksmith to change the locks. You may even decide to add new safety features such as a surveillance cameras and outdoor lighting at the same time, too.

Meet the neighbors. Your neighbors can be a helpful first line of defense against home incidents. They know the area and can keep an eye on your home. When you have a moment, go around and introduce yourself to your neighbors to form good relationships.

Get to know the systems. In an emergency, do you know how to shut off your water, gas or electricity? Get to know the property so that you can respond quickly. Familiarize yourself with each system as soon as possible.

Replace the filters. The previous owner may not have changed the filters in a while if they knew they were moving soon. Go around now and change the furnace and air-conditioning filters, making sure that the ducts are clear of any dust.

Test smoke alarms. Test all the smoke detectors in your new home, refreshing the batteries if need be. If there is a carbon monoxide alarm, test that, too. If there isn’t, consider installing one.

Your new home needs the right insurance to protect it from accidents and disasters. Contact All Nevada Insurance to get started on your reliable homeowners insurance policy today.

3 Reasons Taking a Vacation is Good for Your Small Business

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Why Taking a Vacation is Good for Your Small Business

Set Up a Strong Vacation Policy 

As a small business, you may be tempted to put your nose to the grindstone and continue to work through the holidays and summer. While this is a noble action, it’s not healthy or effective. A good work ethic is important to have, yes, but a non-stop work attitude can be detrimental to your own health and the business. Encouraging employees to use their time off to benefit the company may sound counterproductive, but it can lead to a more vibrant and dynamic workforce. Here’s why.

Improved Performance

Vacation deprivation can cause resentment, burnout, and increased mistakes on the job. As we all know, rest is incredibly important. Just as we need sleep to feel our best, we occasionally need time away from work in order to perform to our highest potential. Stepping out of the normal workflow and resetting the body and mind can improve motivation and energy. Many of us feel refreshed and rejuvenated once we return to work from even a couple of days off.

Healthier Employees

People who take vacations tend to enjoy the mental and physical benefits, from decreased stress to more motivation to achieve goals. Simply put, healthier employees are happier and more engaged. By taking a few days of vacation, employees may spend more time in the office because they are spending fewer days at the doctor’s office.

More Creativity

Time away from daily tasks can allow employees time to create responses to business challenges and spark new ideas to improve methods. Without the day-to-day pressures of the office, workers can use time to reflect and see issues from a fresh perspective.

Does your business have the right vacation policies in place? While you tend to improving your business, let the experts handle your business insurance policies. Contact All Nevada Insurance to get started on your tailored coverage.

Common Myths About Franchise Ownership

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Common Myths About Franchise Ownership

We help you to weed through the myths and misconceptions about owning a franchise.

As in any industry, there are common misconceptions. Franchising myths can cause you to make a poor investment or run a perfectly good business opportunity straight into the ground. Unfortunately, many franchisees learn this the hard way after buying into a franchise system with the wrong ideas, expectations, plans, or skill sets. The good news is there is a way to avoid landing yourself in a sticky situation. Simply arming yourself with the facts (and truths!) about franchise ownership will help you to prepare for the next steps.

Check out the common myths and the truths behind them!

Myth No. 1: It’s best to buy a franchise with a well-known brand name.
Although a household name will draw in familiar customers, it doesn’t always guarantee success. Certain factors are more important than the brand, such as operating hours, the number and type of staff, daily tasks, and the size of the investment. Instead of opting for a franchise with a well-known name, go for one that is the right fit for your needs.

Myth No. 2: I can only be successful doing something I’m familiar with.
Believe it or not, but businesses based on an owner’s background have the highest failure rate. Your franchise business is a vehicle to the lifestyle you’re seeking. If you limit your choices to what you’re familiar with or good at, you’re placing yourself at a major disadvantage by ignoring a huge number of possibilities that are outside of your realm of past business experience.

Myth No. 3: There’s no freedom in a franchise. Corporate power dictates everything.
This is a common myth that couldn’t be further from the truth. In actuality, there’s plenty of room for individuality. The franchisor only provides the basic system that’s already proven to be successful. After that, you’re in charge, and you can manage the business to your standard. You are in control of who you hire as your team, how to market your location, and how to promote it regionally. Keep in mind that the franchisor wants you to succeed!

Myth No. 4: I can’t afford a franchise.
If you look at a franchise for what it is, an investment in your future, then you may well be able to afford it. Most franchises can be established affordably, and your only payments to the parent company are a one-time franchise fee and weekly or monthly royalties. Beyond that, your out-of-pocket expenses are the same as they’d be for any business. The difference is, you have the support and training of the franchisor, which will help you ramp up to full speed far more quickly than you could on your own.

Are you ready to find the right franchise opportunity? All Nevada Insurance may just be the right fit for you! Visit us at one of our Nevada locations for more information!

Low-Cost Ways to Foster Workplace Wellness

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Low-Cost Ways to Foster Workplace Wellness

Promote a Happy and Healthy Work Environment

Good employee health has a positive umbrella effect on companies, from productivity to competitive recruitment. In fact, one study found that employees who eat healthily are 25 percent more likely to have higher job performance. Another found that regular exercise boosts work productivity by 15 percent! While not every company has an unrestrained budget to put into employee wellness programs, especially small businesses, we’ve found low-cost and no-cost ways to help!

Arrange a company-wide run. Grab your sneakers and encourage the whole team to get involved in a charity run. Not only will this get your team motivated and moving, but joining in a local charity event will help to publicize your business to the local community. Arrange training after work and aim to get everyone involved!

Provide healthy snacks. Take a look in your employee kitchen. Is it laden with junk food and sugary beverages? Make healthier choices by stocking the kitchen full of fresh fruit, trail mix, and plenty of bottled water.

Hold walking meetings. Instead of sitting in the conference room for an hour a week, hold walking meetings around the office or the complex. This helps to get your team moving and may inspire some new ideas with thanks to the change of scenery and fresh air!

Set up a team challenge. Ask everyone to track their steps for the week (most smartphones do this automatically these days). At the end of the week, award the person who walked the most with a prize.

Offer meditation classes. While physical exercise is for the body, meditation is for the mind, which can go a long way in improving mental health. You can either offer a subscription to a self-guided meditation app, such as HeadSpace, or bring in a professional for an afternoon to teach your team how to meditate.

While you focus on getting your team happy and healthy to boost your business, leave your business insurance needs to the professionals. Contact All Nevada Insurance to get started on your tailored policy. We serve Las Vegas, Henderson, and neighboring cities!

Why to Book Your Summer Vacation in Winter!

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Why to Book Your Summer Vacation in Winter!

Prepare for Your Summer Vacation in Winter!

Are you ready for summer vacation yet? We thought so. Even though we have a few more months of cooler temperatures and adverse weather, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be thinking ahead. In fact, winter is the ideal time to book your summer vacation! Here’s why.

You will actually take it.

The sad truth is more than half of American workers don’t use all their vacation time. There are many reasons why people don’t take this much-needed time off, but if your summer vacation is planned and paid for, chances are you’ll stick to it.

You snag better deals.

The closer you get to a trip, the costlier everything comes, from airfare to hotels. As the demand goes up, prices rise accordingly, so try to book the key parts of your vacation before everyone else does. Many hotels, car rental companies, and package-deal businesses offer amazing deals in winter to lock in guests for the summer.

You have more options.

In addition to potentially getting a better price, you’re more likely to achieve your choice of routes and locations. Many popular destinations, like national parks and campsites are booked up early. The most appealing rental houses go especially fast, so get them now while they’re still available.

You can budget accordingly.

By planning your vacation in advance, you’ll have a clear picture of what everything will cost you. With many months to save, you can set up a budget so that you have plenty of spending money while you’re there. You may even find that skipping your daily latte for a poolside cocktail only adds to the excitement of your summer vacation.

You have the joy of anticipation.

Planning your vacation, reading up about the city and culture, and looking for fun pool accessories is all part of the fun of a vacation! The earlier you plan, the more time you have to immerse yourself in the upcoming event.

While you get ready to jet set, leave your insurance needs to the experts. All Nevada Insurance can help you secure reliable coverage across Las Vegas and beyond.