Drones were once considered out of reach to the common person, being only used by governments and research facilities, but in recent years, due to cheapening materials and excessive demand, drone technology has become ... Read More
Archives for July 2018
Thriving with Multi-Lingual Insurance Policy Holders
We live in a global community with people of diverse language backgrounds; and since everyone needs insurance this means policy holders will run the spectrum. Therefore, it is not a stretch to assume as a small business ... Read More
Security of Cloud Storage for Auto Appraisers
With the exponential rise of cell phone photos in the claim industry arises the need to ensure those images are secure. Just like everything that is smartphone connected the vehicle damage images that you - our ... Read More
Having a Small Business Environmental Policy is About Planning and People
It seems like almost every stream of conversation at some point in the last few years has touched on an environmental issue. The automotive industry is especially known for its impact on the planet. Topics range from the ... Read More
Should a Child Seat Be Replaced After a Crash?
When inspecting a vehicle if you notice a child seat was in the vehicle, makes sure you inquire whether it was involved in the loss or not. Even if the child seat was not in use, you should replace the child seat if ... Read More
10 Tax Tips to Increase Your 1099 Tax Deductions
We all want to pay less in taxes, but there are these rules called the “tax code” and that fun little company called the “IRS” that make sure we pay what we owe. The big question becomes are you accounting for all your ... Read More
How to Stay Safe When Caught in a Hail Storm
Hail storms can come on very quickly and cause extensive damage. Hail is formed during thunderstorms when rising currents of air, called updrafts, carry raindrops high into the atmosphere where they freeze. Eventually ... Read More
Increased Scrutiny on Data Security for a Small Company
We’ve all heard of the big ‘hacks’ where millions of our fellow citizens’ data is spirited away by some unknown cybercriminal to be sold on the notorious Dark Web. These attacks against multi-billion dollar companies are ... Read More
Cloudy Headlight Dangers and Solutions
Most of us don’t pay much attention to our headlights. They just illuminate the road for us when we need them and if a bulb goes out we get it replaced. Yet, slowly over time the headlights of a vehicle can become ... Read More
How Eco-Friendly Paints Let Us Breathe a Sigh of Relief
The auto repair industry has for years been in a slow transition from solvent/lacquer-based paint to waterborne paints due to the toxic impact the former type of paint has on the environment. The main concern with ... Read More