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Small Business Spotlight: The Daily Bagel (Desert Sun Bagel Co.)

Small Business Spotlight: The Daily Bagel (Desert Sun Bagel Co.)

This is the first in a series of interviews we'll be doing with small business owners in the Reno, Nevada area. Many small businesses have seen their way of operating or their bottom line deeply affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdowns, regulations, and changes in consumer preferences. In this video, we spoke with Shane Ritter, the co-owner of The Daily Bagel (now known as Desert Sun Bagel Co.), about their business and how they have adapted this year. View the full Daily Bagel interview on…
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Tips for Staying Safe on the Road

Tips for Staying Safe on the Road

According to the ASIRT, over 38,000 people in the USA die in traffic accidents every year (the most of any high-income country) and 4.4 million people are hurt badly enough to need medical attention. You can’t control the recklessness of other drivers, but you can reduce your driving risks by following these safety tips. Maintain a safe following distance Tailgating is a major cause of accidents because drivers often follow other cars too closely. If the driver in front of you slams on their brakes for any reason,…
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Generating Creative Ideas in the Workplace

Generating Creative Ideas in the Workplace

You may not consider yourself to be a “creative person” and nothing you do requires any artistry. However, almost every job (that doesn’t have you doing mindless, repetitive tasks) presents challenges and obstacles that require a creative idea or solution. A salesperson, for example, can come up with new ways to market their goods/services and creative ways to pitch to clients. Clear Your Mind It’s near impossible to think creatively when you’re going a million miles an hour completing small tasks and answering emails. When a creative solution…
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Ways to Beat Workplace Stress

Ways to Beat Workplace Stress

Assuming you sleep 8 hours a night and work 40 hours a week, that means you spend 35% of your waking hours working. If you’re overly stressed at work, it’ll greatly reduce your quality of life at and away from the office. There are many sources of stress, from difficult clients and coworkers, to tight deadlines and sales quotas. This list can’t solve the myriad of different stressors you may face on the job, but here are some useful tips to help you deal with them constructively and…
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My Progressive Snapshot Experience – Lower Your Car Insurance Rates

My Progressive Snapshot Experience – Lower Your Car Insurance Rates

You may have seen Flo from Progressive Insurance telling you to install their Snapshot plug-in device (there is also a mobile app, but it’s not available in all states). When I was looking for car insurance, I got several quotes from different carriers through A and H Insurance and Progressive came back the cheapest, while still giving me excellent coverage. The rate was great, but I decided to see how much lower I could get it and signed up to get a Snapshot device. How To Sign Up…
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When and How to Reopen Your Business After Coronavirus

When and How to Reopen Your Business After Coronavirus

Note: This article was posted in April 2020, so some information may not currently be accurate due to the changing nature of the pandemic and regulations surrounding it. To our valued clients and friends, We maintain full service to you, our clients. Whether it's working from home or in the office we stand ready to help, answer questions, and solve your insurance problems. We maintain a limited staff in the office to handle problems and 75% of our is staff working from home. Our rural Nevada offices are…
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Increase Your Viral Immunity

Increase Your Viral Immunity

If you’re reading this, chances are you are looking to avoid catching coronavirus (COVID-19) or other illnesses such as the flu or the common cold. Take every piece of advice here with a grain of salt and see our disclaimer at the bottom of this article. How to Keep Your Immune System Functioning Properly: Get Adequate Sleep Sleep is an important time for your body to rest, repair, and detoxify. Getting 7 to 9 hours of sleep will give your body more time to produce infection fighting antibodies.…
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March 2020 Coronavirus Update for Our Customers

March 2020 Coronavirus Update for Our Customers

Note: This article was posted in March 2020, so some information will not currently be accurate due to the changing nature of the pandemic and regulations surrounding it. Dear A and H Insurance Customers, As all of us continue to monitor the ever-changing situation around the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and how it affects our businesses and our communities, our first thoughts are with you our customers and how this is affecting your business. We will be here to support you as well as our team members and the…
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