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Wow! This is the twelfth installment of our monthly newsletter. How quickly time passes! The Holiday Season is in full swing, Christmas is upon us, and the record books are only weeks away from being sealed for 2011.
Again, as in last month's newsletter, I want to begin by saying "Thank You" to all of you who have allowed me to be a part of your businesses this year. It has been an honor and a pleasure. I also want to express my appreciation to all of you who have been a part of making this newsletter what it is today. With your suggestions and devoted readership, we have been able to offer insightful information and ideas to help promote the growth of many businesses.
If you have missed any of our newsletters over the past year, you can find them by clicking this link to our archive page. As always, continue to send us suggestions about what you would like to see covered in 2012!
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Winter Weather Property Protection 
In this section of our newsletter I want to discuss some "Building Best Practices" that I think will be very helpful during the upcoming winter months. But before we get to that I wanted to start by explaining the picture.
- This is not a picture of a bowling center. - This is not a picture of some unfortunate business run by an overworked owner. - This is not a a picture of a business run by an apathetic or unaware owner.
- This is a picture of a Fire Station that was run and maintained by some of the most cautious, well prepared people in our society; and because of their preparation, no one was hurt!
It can happen to anyone, even the most well-prepared. Below are some simple practices, suggested by insurance companies that we work with, that can better prepare you for catastrophe, either by preventing it, or mitigating, it if one were to occur. Building temperature should be monitored, documented and maintained at 40°F or higher.- Perform freeze inspections and be cognizant of shutdown procedures
- Have a contingency plan with contractors and suppliers
- Prepare a Pre-emergency plan for fire water damage and snow removal should be established
- Service boilers, furnaces, heaters and flues regularly
- 24 hour building surveillance
- Enforce a no smoking policy
- Safeguard flammable or combustible liquids
Preventing Heavy Roof Loading & Collapse- Maintain all roofs and keep current with repairs
- Arrange to have all roofs cleared of snow, especially where snow drifts are visible
- Removal of accumulation of snow from your driveways, parking areas, sidewalks, entryways and exits, is essential to maintain safe access to your facility.
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Marketing Quick Tip
 As I mentioned at the top of the newsletter, Christmas is a few short weeks away.
Consider offering your center as a gathering place for businesses having office parties. Bowling centers are a great place for co-workers to mingle, because they eliminate the possibility of awkward conversations brought about by silence.
This might sound like a no-brainer, but you have to decorate. The Christmas/Holiday season is a festive time of year that almost everyone enjoys, even if they don't celebrate the same way. Simple decorations in your bowling center can be enough to extend the jolly (read "giving") mood of your customers.
Unusable bowling pins, painted with a seasonal theme, can be great decorations, as well as very interesting talking pieces. If you lack artistic ability, consider having a contest with the local kids. You can display their "artwork" in your center and pick a winner at the end of the season.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! |
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*Health Insurance Available*
We can now offer health insurance plans for your full and part-time employees! In addition, we can also assist with your disability, life insurance and dental needs.
For more information please contact:
Bob Langley - toll free 1-800-234-0661 x145
blangley@bbsouthcarolina.com |
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About This Newsletter
You are receiving this newsletter, because the relationship that we have with you is an important part of our business. We are not successful unless you are successful. We know that the key to a successful relationship is communication. Understanding that there can never be too much communication in a relationship, we intend to use this newsletter as an additional line between you and us.
The information provided in this newsletter is intended to help you to maintain and grow your business, help you to stay up to date with current trends in your industry, as well as provide effective marketing tips to help you reach your customers.
We want a successful relationship with you! This is one more service that we wanted to provide to make it the best that it can be.
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People...and the relationships that they form, are our strength. Our reputation has been built on a solid foundation of people dedicated to providing the highest degree of service.
You will be meeting the staff in the next few months. Be sure to tune in!
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Disclaimer
Material contained within the this Newsletter is intended for general informational purposes only and is not intended as professional counsel or advice, and is not to be used as such. The contents of this Newsletter may not be comprehensive or up-to-date and we make no representation as to the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, merchantability or fitness for a specific purpose of the information provided in this newsletter. Brown & Brown of South Carolina, Inc. d/b/a Bowling Center Insurance assumes no liability whatsoever for any action taken in reliance on the information contained in this Newsletter, or for direct or indirect damages resulting from use of this Newsletter or its content. Any unauthorized use of material contained herein is at the user's own risk. Some of the links made available to you through this Newsletter will take you to websites not under the purview of or affiliated with Bowling Center Insurance and Bowling Center Insurance does not control or endorse such websites or their content. These links are being provided to you only as a convenience, and your access to these websites is done at your own risk and we disclaim any liability for the accuracy of content, validity of systems, effectiveness of tools or technologies, or adherence to privacy, security, accessibility, or other policies of such websites. |
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