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When a car accident occurs, who pays? If you are in a car accident, your auto insurance provider pays for your insured costs, no matter who is at fault. The general intent of No-Fault insurance is to provide prompt and certain payment for accident victims rather than going to court to determine who caused the accident and who should compensate the victim for their injuries.
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Unless you’re someone who naturally enjoys writing, the idea of publishing a blog may send cold chills down your spine, (not to mention, seem like an unreachable and downright daunting feat.) It may not seem immediately apparent how and why to start a blog. Plus, if you’re a business owner, you’ve got a lot on your plate besides marketing. You may understand the reasons for publishing regularly,
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Travel is required for so many businesses - meetings, training seminars, conferences, opening new branches, etc. We must leave our loved ones and homes to sleep in the local hotel. At night, we may have a glass of wine to relax. As you try wines in different areas of travel, you may find one you love and want to bring home. How do you bring it home safely?
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In honor of Black History Month. I thought to do a blog post talking about all the inventions we owe to the black Americans. When I was doing this research, I was amazed by all the odd things that someone had to invent and I just never knew who did!
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Introduction Something I often hear from business leaders is that they really want to include their team (give them responsibilities and have a structure for accountability), but hiring is quite difficult to hand off. Recognize, though, it would be a mistake to totally divest yourself of the process. Don’t just hand it off. Employ your own Unconventional Hiring Team to bring you the best candidat
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The Ann Arbor 2030 District is a private/public partnership working to reduce existing building energy consumption, water use and transportation emissions 50% by 2030.
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For most people in Washtenaw County, September marks the end of the summer and the beginning of football season, but it’s also the beginning of National Preparedness Month. National Preparedness Month is sponsored by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and is designed to raise awareness and encourage Americans to take steps to prepare for emergencies in their homes, schools, organizatio
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Ever ended a meeting and felt OFF? …Something just wasn’t right? Everyone has those days, but when you’re in sales, those off days can mean money lost. Perhaps it’s because you had a rough night’s sleep, you’re crashing from bad dietary decisions, or you’re just in a plain bad mood. It doesn’t matter how you got into the funk, what matters is how you get out. Being in control of your state makes
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Early on in my sales career, I was motivated and focused on climbing the ladder at the massive company I was working for. While the commission checks were nice, I was SO focused on advancement that I often lost sight of what was necessary to make that advancement happen.
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WWBA is looking for BLOGS! This blog is a short description of what a blog is and why you should participate. This is a service available to all WWBA members so why not take advantage of it and share your knowledge!
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Brenda and Chuck Marshall have been chronicling the beauty and culture of Michigan for over ten years. Their stories, filled with local insights and experiences, are published on LifeInMichigan.com. In addition to his writing, Chuck is passionate about photography and has become a prominent documenter of Michigan's vibrant music and craft beer scenes. Together, they promote Michigan one story at a
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If you could do better, would you? As a matter of fact, how’s your health? If you could do better would you? Really?? One of our priorities is “helping people help themselves.” We provide individuals, families, and businesses with quality products and programs to aid in improving their quality of life. United Systems is about helping you to care for one of your most valued possessions– HEALTH
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Building trust through marketing is essential for businesses to establish strong relationships with their target audience.
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Are you one of those people to whom “what colors look good together” is a vague and ambiguous mystery that can never be seen as any sort of exact science? I was that way for many years until I finally took to learning something about color theory. This post will aim to take the mystery out of why some color combinations work so well – and why others just don’t. I’ll briefly summarize and demystify
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Michael Rogers talks with Roger Burnett, founder of Social Good Promotions Inc., and a VIP member of the Small Business Association of Michigan. “Purpose is a great competitive differentiator,” he says. “Certainly, we’re promoting strategies for businesses, what that is in alignment with their brand values.
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More than half of adults drink at least on cup of coffee per day 41% of those between 25-39 drink gourmet coffee Company Invests in a High Quality Refreshment Program
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As a mortgage lender, most of the questions we encounter everyday involve credit. It is a mysterious thing, and can oftentimes be the source of much anxiety for hopeful homeowners and homeowners alike. Today, we will take a look behind the curtain of credit and help you determine where you stand, as well as hour to improve that standing! The main determining factor when it comes to qualifying f
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If you’ve ever been to a Motawi Mega Sale, or any Motawi event for that matter, chances are, you’ve seen Pam Brown. She has also attended our free public tour several times and has brought friends with her, only then to take them to the Ann Arbor District Library to show them the Motawi mural installed there. When it came time for Pam to add some tile into her family room, she knew she wanted Mota
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I love quotes both on a business and personal scale. I have random quotes hanging all over my office and I often find myself referring to them and making it a goal for that week to do what the goal says. So, my life and business quote for many months after I moved to Michigan and started a new business was from Elenore Roosevelt “Do one thing that scares you every day!” I took this quote to hear
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Do you have a product or service on special this week? Did you start carrying a new product or offering a new service? Any new changes to your business? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you have a need for email marketing. Email newsletters deliver your companies important right to clients and potentially new clients. “Transactional emails have 8X more opens and clicks than
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Let’s face it, wearing a mask is uncomfortable. And if you have to wear it for a long period of time because you’re an essential worker, it can become irritating. Essential oils and essential oil products may help you manage your comfort level by adding coolness and calmness. You can use oils before you put the mask on and after you take it off.
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Using Young Living essential oils in your business will aid in a healthy environment and encourage wellness among your staff. One customer shares about her work environment: “I work for a real estate brokerage; and throughout the building, there are a minimum of 4-5 diffusers going at any given time. From everything to enhancing energy to promoting a calm environment, our essential oils play a bi
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Allow your mind and body to truly rest
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The COVID-19 pandemic has provided us with an opportunity to reflect on our overall health. Those with underlying conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity are at the highest risk of having a more severe response to the virus.
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People are not meant to sit all day. Do you notice that mid-afternoon energy slump when you need to grab another cup of coffee? Does your lower back or neck ache by the end of the day?
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Yes – Michigan Auto Insurance is the highest premium you will pay in the United States! The reason why.
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Mortgage industry terms—there are many and it can be hard to make sense of them, especially when they seem so similar. Pre-qualification and pre-approval are often used interchangeably, but there are some major differences between the two.
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Printing arguably the 2nd greatest invention after the wheel?
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I would like to share a story that illustrates how we educate our clients so they can make the best choice for their situation. This story details the PIP (Personal Injury Protection) medical benefits available within the State of MI auto policy.
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Inspiring healthy living for others is something I have the privilege of doing. Being able to share how over 90 percent of diseases can be avoided or reversed through Whole Food Nutrition is something I eagerly and passionately do each day.
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Google is large and in charge. Yep, they are powerful. And Google says your website now MUST have an SSL certificate. So what if you don’t have an SSL? Google may flag your website. What does this mean? You’ll see the message “This site may harm your computer” beneath the site URL. Why, you ask. It’s really for your benefit. Google just wants to keep your information safe and keep you and your web
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Cite statistics that have long suggested the quantity of interactions necessary to convert a prospect to a potential client hovered in the area of 12.
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Autumn is a wonderful time of year filled with football, festivals, beautiful colors as well as Trick or Treating for the youngsters. With the change of season, you might find yourself starting a fire in the fireplace or taking a car ride down a country road to enjoy the changing colors.
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Where do you come out on this question? Before you answer, allow me the moment to level-set the discussion with the definitions of each.
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Melaleuca is an Online Shopping Club and the Manufacturer. Our niche is natural/nontoxic products. The best of science and the best of nature. Healthier Products your family will love.
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As an employer, you have an important role to play in helping America's workers save. Now is the time to look into retirement plan programs for you and your employees.
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Film scanning service can save you time, space, money and preserve a once necessary media form forever!
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Six Sigma strategies are not just for manufacturing. They also work for Marketing and Sales. Here is just a quick few videos discussing Six Sigma. Even if you can’t fully achieve a true #sixsigma level of perfection, there is still great room for improvement in your #marketing and #sales process. View the video blog from Todd Bailey: http://www.covideo.com/v/W77XRAKDMh?550945=391538 Six Sigma V
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Previously a declining sector of the United States workforce, blue collar jobs are growing at the fastest rate in nearly three and a half decades, yet workers are scarcer than ever, according to studies from The Washington Post and The Conference Board, respectively.
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Most people’s first experience with a chiropractor is because of pain, but the best way to utilize chiropractic is when you have little to no symptoms at all!
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Wondering how to make sense of the new world we’ve been suddenly thrust into? You’re not alone.
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Confidence. What a difference it can make. And what you can do to improve yours!
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Modern printing technology has come a long way from the days of the Gutenberg press. From offset printing to digital printing and the innovative Canon VarioPRINT iX series inkjet, it has continually evolved, transforming the way we communicate, create, and manufacture.
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Most families today are trapped in the delusions of grandeur that accompany successful investors. We hear about them all the time, especially with news working around the clock.
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Insurance is valued and understood differently by everyone and it can be approached in many different ways. To us, it means protecting yourself, your loved ones, your business, and your lifestyle from catastrophic loss. Our signature approach is personalized and comprehensive, which requires us to spend time getting to know our clients and their needs so we can customize their insurance portfoli
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In 1976, our transportation was one bus in one community. Today Western Washtenaw Area Value Express (WAVE) operates 15 vehicles to serve all of Western Washtenaw County! We are proud to partner with municipalities, townships, businesses, and nonprofits to get people where they need to go.
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Since 1952, we have been a family owned and operated business that was established on the premise of creating the best customer experience around.
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Reach out today to understand how JointPivot is helping companies achieve predictable results. We have been helping all types of companies create and implement their strategies, visualize their value stream and identify key business processes.
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Are you satisfied with the number of new clients you are getting? If you’re normal, you aren’t getting enough to meet your goals in business. So what’s wrong? First you have to figure out whether you have a marketing or a sales problem. Marketing is producing a public identity and getting strangers that would be your best customer willing to hear about your offer. Marketing systems produce leads.
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I know this is what you tell yourself. I know when you wake up and read articles like this. You tell yourself there isn't a robot that will replace my job. Or worse my whole industry. I am here to tell you that you are dead wrong. Because the problem is not just a direct hit. You are also subject to the fallout. Kind of like when a nuclear bomb goes off.
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Are you missing out on the most important investment you could ever make?
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