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Don’t let one bad apple spoil your business. A Farmers business policy can help you recover from employee theft and other losses caused by a dishonest worker. Call me to learn more.

Happy Halloween, everybody! Here’s an important question: Costume or candy — which is the most important?

Grumpy cats! Zoomie cats! Fat cats! Cats in shark costumes! The best thing the internet ever gave us? Cat memes. What’s your favorite? And happy National Cat Day.

Does your business have an iconic, instantly-recognizable sign out front? You can cover outdoor signs with a business insurance policy. Call me to learn more about this and other coverage to help you keep your business up and running.

If windows are the eyes into the soul of a brick-and-mortar shop, a broken window — think: vandalism, a break-in or storm — could be a black eye for your business. Call me to learn more about tenants exterior glass coverage in a Farmers business policy.

It’s National Teen Driver Safety week, so if your teen gives you nothing but [eyeball roll emoji] when you talk about safe driving, consider this: it’s not what you say, it’s what you do. Put the phone down and keep your eyes on the road when you’re driving.

Dropoffs, pickups, rides to practice — back to school means more driving, more traffic and more kids in crosswalks. It’s a good time to pay special attention when driving near schools, bus stops and intersections with crossing guards.

Let’s talk about plumbing. Specifically: the pipes, drains, septic system or sump pump that help you keep your business clean and comfortable for customers. Adding coverage specific to sewer and drains to a business policy could help spare you a financial mess. Call me to learn more.

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate Hispanic and Latino Americans for their many contributions to our nation’s history and culture.

Word of the Day: bailee — a person or business given temporary custody of someone else’s property.
Whether you’re in the business of cleaning, repairing, transporting or storing items, customers leave important belongings in your care. What happens if a storm, vandalism or other loss impacts their property? Let’s talk about bailee property coverage for your business.

What’s your evacuation plan? Do you have a disaster supply kit or bug-out bag? For National Preparedness Month, think about what you need to have, do and know for your family — and furballs — in case of an emergency. Make A Plan | Ready.gov

We may associate Labor Day with the unofficial end of summer (sigh), but the holiday stems from the late nineteenth century labor union movement and their efforts to honor American workers. The first celebration took place in New York City in 1882.

Do you live or drive near a school zone? Keep an eye out for kids crossing streets and parents making oddball U-turns and harried parking moves at pick-up and drop-off times.

Does your college student have a car on campus? Let’s talk about car insurance coverage for what you want.

Yes, it feels like “adulting,” but National Financial Awareness Day can be a helpful nudge. Review things like your budget, investments and insurance coverage (I’m here to help with that last one). Then check that box – until next year.

August is Black Business Month, a time to celebrate and support Black-owned businesses. A recent survey showed the number of Black-owned businesses growing across every sector of the U.S. economy.

Who needs one more piece of mail to open, one more check to write? As a business owner, you can handle your insurance online, 24/7, with just a few clicks. Log into your business insurance account at farmers.com, update your policy and billing preferences to paperless and boom! Quick. Convenient. Makes business sense to me.

Three cheers for two scoops! It’s National Ice Cream Day, the day to say “100% yes” to that sundae with the works. What’s your favorite ice cream and topping?

Small-business owners: do you have a disaster response plan in place to help keep your business operating after a natural disaster? Create one with DisasterSafety.org’s step-by-step toolkit.

Hold the phone. I thought every day was World Chocolate Day, but apparently, it’s just today? What are you doing to celebrate the mighty cacao bean?

Happy Independence Day! Have a fun and festive Fourth.

You won’t get the day off for National Insurance Awareness Day (sorry!), but it’s a good time to review your policies — home, auto, Life or business — to see if you have the coverage you want and check available discounts. Let’s schedule a call today!

Grease flare-ups on a grill happen, but what turns a flare-up into a full-blown fire? Grates caked with the barbecue grime. Failure to keep grills clean is the top cause of grill fires that ignite homes or other structures (29 percent), according to the National Fire Protection Association.

On this Flag Day, we commemorate 246 years since the original American flag was adopted by the Second Continental Congress.

18. Before you shave your long-haired pup’s fur, consider this: all that fur can insulate against heat. Cutting it close to the skin can also lead to sunburns or skin cancer. Consider a trim (and maybe an inflatable doggie pool), instead. farme.rs/aspca_hotweather

Free is a word we like. A lot. Especially when it comes to workers’ compensation. There are no fees for using one of the 140+ payroll companies tied into our RealTime Billing®️ plan. Just the way you like it.

On Memorial Day, we honor the military personnel who have given their lives in service to our country. Thank you to all who serve and protect our nation.

Injured employees? The latest in medical care software will help the Farmers Care℠ team of occupational doctors, urgent care centers and hospitals to guide your employee’s treatment and, if needed, hospitalization.

Is the cost of business insurance coverage affecting your bottom line? A business owners policy (BOP), which provides major property and liability coverages in one policy, could be less expensive than individual policies. Interested? Call me.

It’s National Small Business Week, and we’ve got BIG love for our favorite small businesses. Thank you for working hard to keep our communities working! Tag your favorite small business to show them some love!