Tips to Avoid Entrepreneurial Burnout

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Tips to Avoid Entrepreneurial Burnout

Easy steps to avoid burnout as you get started on your business.  

Being an entrepreneur has a long list of advantages. When you swap the lifestyle that comes with having a traditional job for the lifestyle that comes with building your own business, you have a lot on your plate. Even with the many benefits of starting your own business, stress isn’t always so easy to ditch. Entrepreneurial burnout is real and it can come in subtle shapes and forms that may take you a while to realize.

Here’s how to take preemptive action to avoid burning yourself out while building your own brand.

Take Regular Breaks

It’s easy to associate breaks with slacking, but in reality, taking breaks from work is scientifically proven to improve productivity. While it’s great to test your boundaries to see how much work you can do, take this to the extreme and you can burn yourself out. Ensure that you schedule time for yourself to exercise, relax, and enjoy time with friends and family.

Mix Up Your Environment

If you’re working in the same spot every day, every week, are you really taking advantage of your position? Switch it up by working at coffee shops, libraries, airports, and anywhere else with free Wi-Fi. The change of scenery could even spark new ideas while helping you to avoid getting stuck in the same routine.

Quit Multitasking

You might think of multitasking as a desirable skill, but it’s actually a practice that flies in the face of productivity. When you take on a few tasks all at once, it means that none of them are receiving your full focus. Your brain skips from one task to another, forcing it to pause and re-think its approach more times than it needs to. Try to get into the habit of finishing one task before moving onto the next.

Stay Protected

Building your brand is an exciting time for every entrepreneur. You may be focused on boosting business, but are you covered for accidents, disasters, and unforeseen circumstances? Securing the right business insurance can help your company stay protected, and it allows you the time to focus on your brand.

Whether you have an idea in mind or are ready to get started on an exciting franchising opportunity, stay protected and avoid burnout. For more information, visit All Nevada Insurance, serving Las Vegas in Nevada.

Protecting Your Home Through Thanksgiving Festivities

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Protecting Your Home Through Thanksgiving Festivities

Hosting this year? Read up on Thanksgiving home safety essentials.

Thanksgiving is full of love and warmth of friendship. What happens when the warmth of the holidays becomes more literal, and a fire burns your holiday cheer? Thanksgiving Day is one of the top days for homeowners to turn their house into a burning inferno. During the midst of cooking, don’t let safety fall by the wayside! With a few Thanksgiving home safety tips, you’re able to keep your festivities in check.

If you’re hosting and cooking this Thanksgiving, be sure to review these safety tips to avoid a smoking dish, a kitchen on fire, or a child burning their finger!

  • Cooks – Don’t wear any loose clothing or dangling sleeves. Wear an apron to protect your clothing.
  • Keep children away from the kitchen during the day.
  • Place anything that can catch fire – potholders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, away from the stove and oven.
  • Clean cooking surfaces regularly throughout the day to avoid grease build-up.
  • Purchase a fire extinguisher to keep in the kitchen.
  • Always check the kitchen before going to bed or leaving home.
  • Install smoke alarms near the kitchen, on each level of the home, and near sleeping areas. Use the test button to check it each month.
  • Keep children and pets away from candles.
  • Keep the floor clean, so you don’t trip over toys, pocketbooks, and bags!
  • Keep cooked food and raw food separate.

Thanksgiving dinner can turn into a threat for your home if an accident occurs. Take extra care this holiday to keep your friends, family, food, and home safe. For help finding the right insurance policies for your needs, visit All Nevada Insurance at one of our Nevada locations!

3 Ways to Maintain Your Car’s Value

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Ways to Maintain Your Car’s Value

Top tips to help you beat depreciation and get a good price for your car.  

As many know, thrifty motoring doesn’t end when you beat the dealer down on the price of a new car. Depreciation is by far the largest motoring cost any of us will face. It’s well known that a new car’s value plummets the second it’s driven off the lot. In fact, many experts estimate that the average vehicle loses 15 to 25 percent of its value within the first five years that it’s in operation.

To help you retain the value of your car, start with these tasks.

Keep It Clean

Any car can look cheap when it’s covered in dirt, poorly cared for, and has layers of dust in the interior. A clean car can go a long way to keeping your car valuable, but this doesn’t mean you need to spend every weekend washing and polishing it. In particular, keep the interior clean, free from mud, dust, stains, and grime getting into small places. Brake dust is another problem as it can attach the clear lacquer on your alloy wheels if it’s left there too long. A quick rinse with soapy water once a week is enough.

Service It on Time

Routine car maintenance is a must, and a good technician can tell you if you’ve neglected things like routine engine oil and fluid changes. Follow your car’s regular maintenance schedule and save records of all services. Having a full-service history will also help when trying to sell the vehicle.

Sort Out the Dings

Small dings and dents are a sad fact of life, but you don’t have to just put up with them. A dent-removal expert will be able to help you with parking lot scuffs, scratches, and dings. Parking in a more deserted area of the parking lot might be all it takes to avoid those irritating battle scars.

Protecting your car comes easy to the insurance professionals at All Nevada Insurance. Keep your car protected with quality auto insurance in Las Vegas, Nevada today by giving us a call.

How to Honor Heroes on Veteran’s Day

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Get active for America this November 11th.   

Every November 11, America comes together to honor the brave men and women who fearlessly dedicated their lives to defending our great country.

It is the one day of the year dedicated to commemorating the years of service made by so many men and women around the nation. Military personnel put their country before themselves and fight to keep our country free and brave. There are some ways to get active to show your support for the veterans, fallen and alive, today.

Here are just a few things that you can do to honor heroes on Veterans Day.

Volunteer to lay flowers or plant flags at your local veteran cemetery.

By dressing the cemeteries, it helps remind communities and passers-by to spare a moment to think of those who fought for our country. Although they may be out of people’s minds more often than not, this day is dedicated to taking the time to thank those for all that they did.

Provide financial support for families of the fallen.

The USO and the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) provide financial and emotional support to bereaved spouses and children of troops who have died serving their country.

Fly the American Flag.

On Veterans Day, the flag should be raised.

Visit a military memorial, museum, or monument.

Take a day trip to learn about our military history or to pay your respects.

Attend The Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade

Organized by the Veterans Action Group, this parade is to celebrate those on Active Duty, Reserve members, and Veterans. According to CNN News, The Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade is the largest veterans parade west of Mississippi, second only to New York City! Be sure you don’t miss it!

From the insurance professionals, we hope that you get active this Veterans Day. For all of your insurance needs in Las Vegas, Nevada, contact All Nevada Insurance.

How to Prepare for a Power Outage

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How to Prepare for a Power Outage

Arm yourself with the knowledge to prepare yourself and your home for a power outage.

Shockingly, 6 out of 10 American households don’t have a family emergency plan. Even though power outages don’t typically last for more than a couple minutes, it’s good to know how to handle a long blackout with winter almost here. Electricity can be out for several hours from severe storms. Instead of rushing around in the dark when the lights go out, ensure that you and your home are ready and know how to handle it.

Have plenty of food.

  • Keep a 3- to 5-day supply of drinking water in jugs or bottles. Plan on at least 1 gallon of water per person, per day, as well as enough for your pets.
  • Store a manual can opener with non-perishable foods for 3 to 5 days. Aim for canned chickpeas, beans, and peanut butter. Don’t forget pet foods!
  • Conserve water by using plastic plates and plastic utensils that don’t need to be washed and can be thrown away instead.
  • Have a camp stove or grill for outdoor cooking.

Stay in touch.

  • Have a portable, battery-powered radio and alarm clock.
  • Have a non-portable phone that will work even if power is interrupted.
  • Plan where to meet family members and how to communicate if separated.
  • Keep essential family member contact information near your phone and in your wallet.
  • Get your pets microchipped so that you can be reunited if separated.

Keep a kit.

  • Build an emergency kit well in advance of a storm (if you can.)
  • Gather plenty of flashlights with extra batteries.
  • Store a first aid kit that is close to reach.

Protect your appliances

  • Turn off all large appliances if the power goes out.
  • When the power comes back on, give the electric system a chance to stabilize by gradually using the appliances you turned off. Use only the essential first and then wait 15 minutes before turning on the others.

To protect your home throughout all sorts of disasters that are out of your control, visit the team at All Nevada Insurance. Our homeowners insurance policies work to protect residents in Las Vegas, Henderson, and neighboring cities in Nevada. Contact us today for more information.

Fun and Healthy Halloween Treats!

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Fun and Healthy Halloween Treats!

Healthy treats kids will love on fright night.

We all know that this time of year is full of candy and treats, especially on Halloween night. Unfortunately, with that, comes a lot of sugar and nasty additives. Indulging in too much artificial sugar can cause serious health concerns as well as hyping your child up all night long. Instead, opt for these healthy Halloween treats that kids will love and benefit from!

Party pickings:

  • Snack-o-lanterns: Carve eyes, nose, and a mouth into an orange and viola – you’ve got an instant Halloween treat!
  • Peanut butter banana wraps: Wrap mashed banana and peanut butter into strips of tortilla to mimic mummy bandages!
  • Tangerine pumpkins: Simply peel tangerines and add a piece of chopped celery on the top to make it look like a pumpkin.
  • Banana ghosts: Peel and cut a banana in half, adding two dark chocolate chips to look like eyes.

If you’re going to be handing out candy to trick-or-treaters, consider handing out a few healthy Halloween treats instead of candy.

  • Small boxes of raisins
  • Mini granola bars
  • Mini pretzels
  • Unpopped popcorn
  • Craisins
  • Apples

You can protect your future health by eating the right foods! To protect your financial future, contact All Nevada Insurance, serving Las Vegas and surrounding cities in Nevada.

3 Tips for Buying a Franchise

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Tips for Buying a Franchise

Tips that help you to get ready to buy a franchise.

 For entrepreneurs itching to start their own business, purchasing a franchise can be a good alternative. Franchising can be less risky than starting from scratch. The franchisor will have already done a lot of work for you. The business plan is ready made, and everything is set up so that you can get started. Now all you need to do is purchase one!

However, any new business is risky, even a franchise. If you’re considering the leap, here are a few tips to help you purchase!

Conduct Research

You’re responsible for the due diligence before you invest – so be thorough! Make sure that you find out exactly what your role as the owner will be, and dig deeper than the franchise brochure. Ask the existing franchisees what their day is like and how much support they received. If they allow it, shadow him or her for a day so that you know what to expect.

Determine the Location

Restaurants, storefronts, homes – it’s all about location, location, location. One of the toughest, and most important, decisions a franchisee will make is choosing a location for their new business. Many franchisors will work closely with you to pick the perfect spot, sharing insights about what particular site characteristics lead to success with their organization.

Consult a Specialist

The Tax rules and contracts surrounding franchises can get quite complex. Don’t get weighed down with terminology and paperwork! Ask for help from a professional attorney, preferably one who specialized in franchise law. He or she will review your franchise agreement documents and identify any potential red flags.

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!

Avoid Halloween Mishaps with These Home Safety Tips

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Avoid Halloween Mishaps with These Home Safety Tips

Halloween safety tips for homeowners.  

The time of year has arrived where there are pumpkins everywhere and face paint is flying off the shelves. That’s right, Halloween is well and truly underway. From ghosts, goblins, and witches to the latest pop-culture heroes and villains, this is the time of year where creativity hits an all-time high as people far and wide celebrate the spookiest season of all, Halloween!

Whether you’re hosting a party or will be receiving trick-or-treaters on this fright night, take the time to prepare your home now.

Clear the path for guests.
Costumes often include fancy wigs, complicated masks, and endless accessories. Your priority should be to clear the walkway up to the front door and remove debris, tripping hazards, and low-hanging decorations. In addition, ensure that the walkway is entirely visible. You may need to turn on outside lights or add in lights so that the path is well-lit throughout the night.

Avoid accidents with lights.

You will or you already have carved out a pumpkin, after all, it’s Halloween! Instead of lighting your jack-o-lantern with a real candle, which poses many fire risks, opt for LED tea lights that are battery operated. This way, should a pumpkin get knocked over, there is no risk of fire! These are a good option for indoor and outdoor decorations where you cannot keep an eye on a burning candle at all times.

Keep furry friends inside.

Halloween is an exciting time for you and your children, but also for your pets! Many cats and dogs will get anxious and frantic from all the visitors. To stop them from escaping, getting into the candy, or getting scared of the guests, shut them in a safe room with the TV turned on to drown out the noise. Since they don’t get to enjoy all the fun, leaving them with a Halloween treat will keep them entertained until the activity has subsided.

Be smart about sweets.

If you can help it, avoid leaving unwatched candy. While you’re hosting a party inside or watching a scary movie, it’s only natural to think that putting a bowl of candy on your doorstep for trick-or-treaters is a good idea. However, it encourages people to tamper with the treats that you’ve left out. Instead, leave a note at the bottom of your driveway.

With the holidays coming up, now is the time to review your homeowners insurance and ensure that you have the right protection in place. To get started, contact All Nevada Insurance, serving Las Vegas and surrounding cities in Nevada.

Car Insurance Mistakes That Could Cost You

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Car Insurance Mistakes That Could Cost You

Avoid making these mistakes when selecting your auto insurance policy.

As a car owner, you want to make sure you get the insurance coverage you need without overpaying. Unfortunately, in an effort to save money, many motorists end up making mistakes with their coverage. In turn, this comes back to bite them in the form of a large expense.

If you are in the market for insurance, here are some mistakes that could negatively impact your bank account.

Opting for the minimum coverage required.

It’s easy to believe that you’re a good driver and won’t get into a car accident where you’ll need to file a claim. Unfortunately, even the best of the best may get into an accident. One way to save money is to only opt for the minimum coverage required by your state law. Although it seems like a good strategy, it could actually backfire. Not buying enough insurance means that you could end up facing hefty expenses down the road, should you file a claim in which your auto insurance isn’t enough to cover all the costs.

Failing to understand your coverage.

Before settling on a plan, you need to understand everything that it does – and doesn’t – cover. If you don’t understand the plan, you could end up buying coverage that will not meet all of your needs. For example, you may not know if your plan provides the actual cash value or the replacement cost for your car until after you have to file a claim. There is a huge difference between the two that could prove costly for you.

Hiding information.

Sure, it seems tempting to underestimate your annual mileage or let your teenage driver start using your car without adding her onto the insurance. However, neglecting to tell the insurance company important and essential information about the vehicle, its drivers, and its use could come back to haunt you. Once the company finds out (and they always do), they could cancel your policy and leave you without coverage.

Part of saving money and staying safe on the roads is securing reliable coverage. Visit All Nevada Insurance today to secure auto insurance to suit your needs. We serve Las Vegas and beyond!

How to Choose the Right Franchise

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Choose the Right Franchise

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!