The ABC’s of Medical Insurance
Every business owner strives to attract high-quality employees who will contribute to the growth and success of his company. To recruit and retain these people, many offer group health insurance as an employee benefit. The same strategy may be right for you. Even if your ...More
December 1, 2005 Alan Thaxter
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On The Move Inc.
“Complete customer satisfaction is more than a mission statement, it’s my mantra,” says Kirk Nash, CEO and president of On The Move Inc., the nation’s fourth largest truck-rental company. Nash and Maury Westerdale, partner and chairman, formed the business in 1991 after ...More
December 1, 2005 Elaine Foxwell
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Dealing With Disaster
The devastation resulting from Hurricane Katrina should act as a wake-up call for every business owner. Acts of God such as hurricanes, tornadoes, fire, flood or earthquakes, and man-made devastations like break-ins, acts of terrorism or vandalism, represent just some of ...More
November 1, 2005 Pamela Alton-Truitt
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Refinancing Opportunities
It’s nearly the end of 2005, and who would have thought we would continue to see such a low interest-rate environment? The opportunity to refinance and get out of a rising adjustable rate, pull out cash or lower your monthly payment is still available. In this article, I’ll ...More
November 1, 2005 David Smyle
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Finance
Replacement-Cost Coverage
Many self-storage owners are misinformed when it comes to the subject of replacement cost. This vital part of your insurance policy protects you in the event of catastrophe. Knowing the benefits and options makes for smart business. Simply put, replacement-cost coverage ...More
November 1, 2005 John Roark
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Keeping Insurance Costs In Check
The self-storage industry has undergone many changes over the past 20 years, evolving from a core group of small, mom-and-pop operations to a large, powerful organization of professional business people. The rapid growth of the industry has further created a variety of ...More
October 1, 2005 David Wilhite
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Replacement-Cost Coverage
Many self-storage owners are misinformed when it comes to the subject of replacement cost. This vital part of your insurance policy protects you in the event of catastrophe. Knowing the benefits and options makes for smart business. Simply put, replacement-cost coverage ...More
October 1, 2005 John Roark
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Lien on Me
The lien sale is a necessary evil of self-storage operation. Eventually, every owner is faced with the task of evicting a tenant for failure to pay rent and reclaiming the storage space. The most common way to do this is to place a lien against the tenant’s property and ...More
September 1, 2005 John Roark
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