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Ask Annissa: How Much Contents Restoration Work is Really Out There? (Hint: A Lot!)

Fire damage is not the only type of contents restoration insurance claim

Annissa Coy

February 25, 2016

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You might be surprised just how far this industry niche can take you.

Ask Annissa: 4 Questions to Ask Yourself when Evaluating Contents

Learn to maximize profits and productivity

Annissa Coy

February 19, 2016

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Evaluating what contents to restore and what contents should be logged and destroyed is a critical part of your restoration process.

Ask Annissa: Working with My Family... Am I CRAZY?? (with video)

Annissa Coy

January 28, 2016

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Working with family can pose challenges, but also be very rewarding.

Ask Annissa: How Big Should my Warehouse Be? (with video)

Annissa Coy

January 21, 2016

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When setting up your contents cleaning division you need to consider how much space you really need for cleaning and make sure that its efficient.

Ask Annissa: Doing Restoration Work on a Handshake...WHAT?! (with video)

Are you willing to walk away from jobs that don't feel right?

Annissa Coy

January 14, 2016

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Contracts, getting paid, and following your gut.

Ask Annissa: Dealing with Adjusters Pt. 4 - Getting Paid

Getting invoices for restoration jobs paid quickly and in-full, without the hassle

Annissa Coy

December 17, 2015

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Do you have steps you follow on every job to be sure you're paid in a timely manner? Annissa does, and shares that knowledge in this video column!

Ask Annissa: Working with Adjusters Pt 3

Understanding the claims process

Annissa Coy

December 10, 2015

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The software, terminology, and process of an insurance adjuster.

Ask Annissa: Working with Adjusters Pt 2

Building & creating a relationship

Annissa Coy

December 2, 2015

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"Having a relationship with the adjusters that you work with absolutely absolutely paves the way for everything else to be smooth," Annissa explains at the start of this week's video column.

Annissa Coy

November 24, 2015

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Adjusters are not your enemy! This is the first video of a brand new four-part series by Annissa Coy on working effectively with adjusters.

Annissa Coy

November 5, 2015

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Tips to get money up front from adjusters during a restoration project.

Asbestos 101: What Restorers Need to Know About Testing, Work Practices, and Compliance

Contractors working and reviewing report

How Restorers Are Increasing Margins, Controlling Costs, and Scaling Smarter with AI

Pile of Documents with Occupational Safety and Health Administration OSHA

What OSHA’s Top 10 Violations Mean for the Restoration Industry

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