Need help choosing the right franchise? Here’s how to get started.

Franchises are appealing to new entrepreneurs who want to the reduced risk of a proven product or service while still being their own boss. The parent company helps them to get on their feet and provides unlimited support for success. What’s not to love? The hardest part of securing a franchise is often deciding which one to join!

If you have no idea where to start, you’ll want to begin by asking yourself these questions.

What are my personal goals?

Everyone has different motivations for wanting to become an entrepreneur. Knowing what motivates you will help you decide where to begin. Do you want to spend more time at home, help others or further your entrepreneurial success? By figuring out your actual goals, you may be able to determine which franchise best meets your needs.

What role do I want to play in the business?

Do you want to be an active, hands-on owner or one that takes a back seat and hires staff to manage the business’s operations? Many franchisors offer an opportunity to be actively involved in management opportunity, but there are those that allow you to be relatively absent. Determine if you want to do a specific job, lead an organization, and manage managers!

What is my investment budget?

Franchise costs vary greatly, depending on the industry and specific business model. Take some time to weigh the initial investment against the expected return, along with your income, lifestyle and equity goals.

Do I have basic business skills?

Many franchises today want the franchisee to have the basic business know-how and entrepreneurial drive to succeed. In turn, franchisees who are focused on customer service and bettering the business are more likely to be profitable.

Ready to find the right franchise opportunity? Visit All Nevada Insurance today for more information!

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!

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.

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Make these delicious green smoothies to keep you healthy and energized all day long.

As summer comes to an end, it means less time being spent outside and less daily exercise. Luckily there exist some foods that naturally boost our energy and even clean and keep our gut healthy. Smoothies are a great way to ingest these foods because they are easy to take with you on-the-go, and you can cram a lot of nutrition into every glass. Making the perfect smoothie is subjective, of course, but we find that blending the ingredients well, and keeping it simple usually get the trick done.

Gut-Healing Green Smoothie (Serves 2)

• 1/2 avocado
• 1 banana (frozen, if you want)
• 1 tablespoon chia seeds
• 2 tablespoons of ground flaxseeds
• 2 cups of kale leaves
• 2 1/2 cups of water
• 4 tablespoons of hemp seeds

Nutritionally Packed Green Smoothie (Serves 2)

• 1 cucumber (chopped)
• 1 lemon (juiced)
• 1 tablespoon ginger (peeled and grated)
• 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed
• 1 1/2 cups of water or almond milk
• 2 pears (peeled and chopped)
• 4 cups of kale leafs
• 5 ice cubes

Post-Workout Green Smoothie (Serves 2)

• 1/2 of an avocado
• 1 banana (frozen, if you wish)
• 2 cups of baby spinach
• 2 scoops of protein powder
• 2 cups of cold water or almond milk

The best way to prepare these ingredients is to place them inside of the blender and mix until it is smooth and creamy. If you like pulp, then mix it for less time to get the little pieces of fruits and vegetables swimming around.

While eating right and drinking green smoothies can definitely help your health, it’s important to know that you are financially covered in case something does go wrong, and you’re forced to go to the hospital. Does your health insurance include preventive services that fit your needs? Contact All Nevada Insurance.

What if you could take stress and turn it into success. Wouldn’t that be a better way to use your energy? Sometimes a simple shift in the way we direct our energy and focus can radically alter the way we experience life. Often times, we don’t really need more time and energy. We just need to shift the way we are using what we already have. Let’s look at three specific ways that we can create a shift away from stress and toward success.

Accept the fact that some things can’t be changed

We can’t change the past, period. Worrying about it will only create unnecessary stress. One of the best things you can do for yourself is accept that fact. Everything that has happened in your life up to this point is history, it’s completely unchangeable. One of the biggest ways to waste your time and is to fret over the past; it’s gone so let it go.

Make a list of any past events, situations, relationships, or mistakes that you feel bad about or that cause you stress. Write them all down along with the negative feelings attached to them. When you are done, read each item and then ask yourself: “What do I need to do to get closure here?” If you need to apologize to someone, go do it. Most of the time all you need for closure is to let it go.

Accept the fact that some things can always be changed

One thing that you can always change is your perception of, and reaction to, everything that happens in your life. It’s your life, you own it and that means that you have the power and the freedom to decide the meaning and value of every experience.

The next time you feel like “reacting” instead of responding, ask yourself: “What else could this mean?” Then come up with three alternate meanings and choose the one that feels the most empowering. Now respond to that. Doing this will transform a stressful reaction into a successful response.

Don’t let other people’s problems become your problems

Some people are just a disaster looking for a place to happen. One way to avoid getting stressed out along with them is to simply get out of their way. If someone is in a bad mood, do your best to stay away from them. If the driver behind you is tailgating, pull over and let them pass. It’s their problem, but taking it personally will make it your problem too.

Review the most common scenarios where you have allowed other people to stress you out. Now devise an alternate strategy that you can use the next time that situation arises. Make sure it is a strategy that allows you to remain emotionally neutral. Rehearse that strategy in your mind so you can easily implement it next time. Contact All Nevada Insurance today!

It’s easy to get caught up in the “how much house can I afford” game when you begin your quest to become a homeowner. But don’t forget to factor in the cost of things like property taxes and homeowner’s insurance when purchasing a new home.

On a home valued at $230,000, you can expect to shell out nearly $1,500 per year in certain states for insurance in addition to your mortgage payment and taxes. The same $230,000 home could cost over $5,000 annually to insure if it’s on the coast and subjected to hurricanes. Homeowner’s insurance costs vary greatly from state to state, with the average policy running at around $800 annually.

Be sure to keep that in mind as you shop, and make sure you get multiple quotes from different providers, just as you would a mortgage. Typically, homeowner’s insurance costs are overlooked as borrowers focus on the bigger things like the mortgage. So what are you getting for the money anyways? The standard homeowner’s insurance policy is separated into two basic categories of coverage: property and liability. These two categories are further broken down into six separate types of coverage. Many more options or additions can be purchased if necessary.

PROPERTY COVERAGE

1. Coverage A – This covers your “dwelling” or the actual house. You want to insure your house for it’s full value at “replacement cost.” Settle for nothing less.

2. Coverage B – “Other Structures” insures structures not attached to your home. Picture a detached garage or a shed, which can be connected by a fence or utility line. You will be insured for 10% of your coverage “A” amount. If your house is insured for $200,000, your shed is insured for an additional $20,000 (totaling $220,000).

3. Coverage C – Personal Property or contents. This is your “stuff.” You are insured for 50% of coverage “A” under this section (in addition to the “A” and “B” limits, totaling $320,000 for property damage on your policy. This concept is known as “stacking” coverage.

4. Coverage D – Loss of Use. Loss of use coverage will pay your additional living expenses in the event your home is deemed unlivable as a result of a covered claim (a fire for example). If your normal living expenses are $1,500 per month and they are increased to $2,200 per month as a result of your house burning down, the insurance company will pay ONLY the $700 difference until your house is repaired or you have found new living quarters, whichever occurs first.

LIABILITY COVERAGE

5. Coverage E – Personal Liability. Your insurance company will pay up to the policy limits for damages you’re liable for. Picture someone slipping on your icy driveway and injuring themselves.

6. Coverage F – Medical Payments to Others – This coverage is intended to keep you from being sued. Perhaps your dog bites the neighbor’s kid. This coverage will pay for resulting medical bills without having to prove “fault.” It is good will gesture coverage for when accidents happen. Of course, if your neighbor is not satisfied, they retain the option to sue you.

Before you head out, you’ll want to secure the reliable protection that will leave your home and belongings safe. Get started on your home insurance policy that will protect your future and finances – Call All Nevada Insurance today!

While most people need this coverage, many don’t purchase it. We take a look at why.

Being a responsible adult means that you make your bed every morning, pay bills on time, and ensure that your loved ones are financially safeguarded if you unexpectedly leave them behind. For the latter, this doesn’t mean that you need a savings account that rivals the 1 percent. Life insurance coverage offers protection for your family’s future!

Not everyone needs life insurance. If you don’t have dependents, there is little reason to purchase a policy that is designed to protect dependents once you pass. However, many Americans, who need this insurance, are lacking this protection! Take a look at why.

• Cost
  Life insurance has the misconception that it’s too expensive to be affordable for every family. The rate is determined by your age, your health, if you smoke, the type of life insurance, the extent of coverage. Talk to your insurance agent to find the best rate for you – it is possible to get coverage within your budget.

• Youth
  Millennials are notorious for thinking about future circumstances. While they may be healthy and young now, 5 to 30 years down the road, life insurance protection is incredibly valuable.

• Current Assets
  What form are those assets in at the moment? If they’re liquid, your beneficiaries can convert them into cash should the need arise. If they are mostly non-liquid, such as real estate, your loved ones won’t have instant access to funds. Life insurance allows your loved ones to hold onto those non-liquid assets while providing them cash to pay off debts that require immediate attention.

• Unpleasantness
  Most of us don’t like thinking about death (who would’ve known?). Almost 30 percent of people gave that as a reason for not buying life insurance. If your family is left financially strained after your passing, it will be severely unpleasant for them. Take action now.

Finding the right life insurance for you at the right cost is simplified by talking to the professionals at All Nevada Insurance!