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Ask Annissa: I’m New to the Industry – is that an Issue with Adjusters?

Master the ability to become the adjuster’s solution partner and they won’t care how long you have been in the business
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
May 23, 2014
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There are some things that you can do to break through the initial hesitation or lack of confidence that you may receive from an adjuster at the beginning of a job.


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Ask Annissa: What’s a Better Restoration Business Structure – LLC or Corp.?

May 15, 2014
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 I recommend forming a C-Corporation with an S-Election filling most of the time.  


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Ask Annissa: What Kind of Insurance Do I Need if I Only do Restorative Cleaning?

May 9, 2014
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Much of this answer may be dictated by laws in your particular city.


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Ask Annissa: How Can I Handle Difficult Adjusters?

This negotiating that some adjusters do is simply not OK in my book
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
May 2, 2014
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I have been in this industry for 14-plus years and I can happily say I have never negotiated or settled for anything less than payment in full for all services rendered when getting a check from an adjuster.


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Ask Annissa: What PPE Should Be Worn When Doing Contents Work?

Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
April 25, 2014
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Personal protective equipment (PPE) is usually minimal when it comes to contents restoration. However, it all depends on what type of job it is. 


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Ask Annissa: How Do You Remove Smoke Odor From Items?

Removing smoke odor is one of a restorer's biggest challenges
Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
April 18, 2014
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A lot of factors are taken into consideration when dealing with odor removal. 


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Ask Annissa: When is it OK to Dispose of Destroyed Contents?

Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
April 4, 2014
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Have a system in place to handle your logged destroyed items the exact same way on every single claim.


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Ask Annissa: What can I do to Ensure I’m Hiring Good, Reliable Employees?

Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
March 27, 2014
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This is probably one of the biggest challenges of being in business - how to hire, keep, train and motivate employees.


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Ask Annissa: What’s the Best Way to Organize and Document Inventory During a Packout?

Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
March 20, 2014
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When dealing with a contents job you need to organize everything that you do by the room.


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Ask Annissa: What Can I Do if I’m Having Trouble Getting Paid by the Adjuster?

Annissa Coy
Annissa Coy
March 14, 2014
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If the adjuster is given all the necessary information and details he needs to process your invoice, he can get you paid much quicker.


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