http://www.uiabnb.com/blog/ View the UIA Bed and Breakfast website blog. en-us Thu, 09 Sep 2010 22:11:57 -0500 http://www.uiabnb.com/blog/Hello_2010.aspx Good bye 2009 - Hello 2010 Although 2009 was a year of change (as they all are)...it was a strangely difficult year in many ways.  The economy has not been stellar, and jobs have not been plentiful...however, in the midst of all this - we can always find something good happening (if only we look for it). I have been been fortunate to make new friends in 2009 - I have been given the opportunity to share my crazy passion for insurance (of all things) with many new B&B owners this year!  When ... Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:49:06 -0600 http://www.uiabnb.com/blog.aspx?entry=20a6cbb7-a98b-46a8-a4c7-480f9424f5d7 http://www.uiabnb.com/blog/Responding_to_a_Crisis_(Crisis_Mgt_Part_II).aspx Preparation is the key to crisis management.  Now that we have our "crisis management kit" assembled, we can move on to the next step... CRISIS RESPONSE First and foremost - Is this a life threatening situation?   The personal safety of your family, your guests, and yourself is the most important consideration.  Call 911 or the appropriate emergency services, if necessary.  Make sure everyone is in a safe place, and has received emergency treatment if needed. ... Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:56:14 -0500 http://www.uiabnb.com/blog.aspx?entry=0d489e5a-39d3-4422-a8d9-6d51cc8a9058 http://www.uiabnb.com/blog/What_does_the_word_CRISIS_mean_to_you.aspx When I think of the word “crisis” my heart rate increases, I feel the blood rush to my head, and then the headache starts.  Now, when I hear the word “crisis” and know it means “minor bump”…I am ready to tackle it and conquer!!! How do you make a potentially huge “crisis” go through the metamorphosis  into a “minor bump”?   I call it “THE PLAN”.    Do you go to the grocery without a list?  If you do…it can become quite a chore.   If you are prepa... Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:17:50 -0500 http://www.uiabnb.com/blog.aspx?entry=c76237bb-de75-4c2a-b7d6-09de55bd8be1 http://www.uiabnb.com/blog/New_Website.aspx Welcome to our new website.   I am so happy to be able to edit content!!   Many automation changes are happening at United Insurance Agencies.   We now have a facebook presence.  Click Here to become a fan!! Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:23:52 -0500 http://www.uiabnb.com/blog.aspx?entry=6992b869-811a-41e0-8446-84207db5932b