In November 2004 my home was destroyed by a fire. Being a small business owner this was a devastating event that could have ruined my family. What made it even more devastating was when my insurance adjuster asked, "Did I have an inventory of what was lost?" I did not! The irony was, I had been nominated one of the "Top 25 Pros to Know" in the Supply Chain and Logistics industry and specifically on inventory control. However, my experience was in the warehouse and not the living room.
My wife (who was 6 months pregnant with our second son) and I, along with my 4 year old son were forced to stay in a hotel. Because I traveled extensively with my job, often my wife and son would travel with me. It was always a joy for my son to stay in hotels, he felt he was always on vacation. However, this time, after about 2 weeks, my son Gabriel came to me and said, "Daddy I am ready to go home!" But we did not have a home we could return to. He said, "He missed our two dogs Shaka and Baby", who were left at the burnt out home because the hotel would not accept pets. After he walked away I cried and could not stop crying. Months went by, my son was born premature with serious complications, and I was not able to think about anything as I continuously blamed myself for not being prepared. Later I learned I was going to get burned twice because I did not have that inventory, which was crucial to complete my insurance claim.
I decided to take my inventory knowledge and move it from the warehouse to the living room. I spent my time rebuilding my house, because we could not find a contractor to take such a small job, and developing a program named, "Cover Your Assets".
CYA is inventory software for homeowners. It allows a homeowner to inventory their homes contents room by room. However, knowing that most homeowners do not have an inventory of their homes contents because of the amount of time it takes, I also developed "Home Inventory Specialists" that will perform the inventory for the homeowner, input the data into the software and teach the homeowner how to use the software. The last aspect of the program allows the homeowner to store the inventory on our servers, in cyberspace, out of harm's way.
This is a simple concept I know, but after the 2007 fires in California less than 20% of the homes have been rebuilt and most homeowners have cited problems developing their inventory to complete their claims. Others found out after the fire they were underinsured. My goal is to eventually create legislation that will require homeowners to inventory their homes contents within 3 months of purchasing their home.
This will help prevent them from hearing, "Daddy or Mommy I want to go home" Rene' Jones - Home Inventory Specialist
My business [Cover Your Assets] has been nominated for an opportunity to win $100,000 in grant and marketing support from American Express.
Go to http://shinealight.ivillage.com/sbo-profile/?ProfileID=1081 and read the nomination for [Cover Your Assets]. If you are inspired by what you read, you can lend your support by registering and submitting an endorsement for this nomination.
In order for [Cover Your Assets] to be eligible to become a Shine a Light finalist, the nomination must receive 50 endorsements by September 13, 2009.
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Keep an Up-to-Date Home Inventory
Do you have enough home owners insurance? Do you have a home inventory list? If you already have one, you should update it. Having an up-to-date inventory of your belongings will be invaluable, should there be a disaster.
To get started, follow these tips to create an inventory:
Walk through the house, room by room, carrying a blank notebook (or copies of inventory sheets) and a digital camera.
Describe each piece of furniture and other valuables. Document make/model/serial number/color/condition and quantity. Provide information about where or from whom the object was obtained.
Be sure to open closets and drawers and describe the contents. Everything counts: including food, medications and cd's!
Take photographs of all items, including the small things that you can group together.
After you download all your photos. Make sure you label them with the date and a description of the items shown.
Keep copies of these photographs and inventory sheets stored at another location, such as at a relative's house in another state.
Keep a copy of all sales receipts, cancelled checks and credit card receipts as proof of purchase and the item's cost.
The information-gathering process may reveal that you need additional insurance, or may want to add a floater policy to cover such objects as antiques, jewelry or special items.
Cover Your Assets Inventory Software and Service make's this process easy! Our do-it-yourself software allows you to complete the above process and more! No time? Our Home Inventory Specialist can do all the work for you!
Total Logistics Solutions Extends its Services Offering a ‘Consumer Advocate Program' for Post Disaster Victims
Burbank, CA - April 8, 2009 -Total Logistics Solutions, has added another beneficial service to aid in their Cover Your Assets Program; the Post Disaster Consumer Advocate.
After a disaster, individuals and families will have the emotional and time consuming task of putting a content list together for their insurance provider. The Post Disaster Consumer Advocate is available to help victims begin putting the pieces back together.
"Our goal is to help individuals in all areas of disaster preparedness by providing services that can ease the stress and emotional duress of anyone dealing with asset loss and filing an insurance claim," stated Rene Jones, the founder and CEO of Total Logistics Solutions. He realized the importance of a home inventory when his home was destroyed by a fire in 2004.
"We realized that the best way to make the insurance claims process a little easier and less complicated for individuals affected by a crisis, is to offer specialized services that meet their needs. Our post disaster assistance provides a comprehensive approach to the claims process while giving each customer the personalized service necessary to meet their unique needs. They provide a viable and affordable option while relieving the stress and lessening the emotional burden of doing this on their own," said Tana Jackson, one of the Cover Your Assets leading Consumer Advocates.
Total Logistics Solutions is also offering Post Disaster Workshops for groups of people that have experienced a disaster and need assistance in getting started with the claims process. The most recent workshop was held on January 31, 2009 in San Diego, CA for survivors from the 2007 Witch Creek Fire. The goal of that workshop was to assist "last minute" homeowners over the hump of starting a home inventory list so they could meet their claims deadline. The event was a huge success. The fire victims felt the "monkey on their backs" had been removed for the first time in a year. Total Logistics Solutions will be offering the Post Disaster Workshops every 3 months in areas that are recovering from a disaster.
A Post Disaster Consumer Advocate is available by appointment to work with individual home and business owners. Cover Your Assets Consumer Advocates will provide resources and guidance to assist with creating an inventory list as well as determining current prices for destroyed items prior to submission to your insurance company. By utilizing this service, customers will receive a discount on additional CYA products and services.
For more information on Cover Your Assets Programs and Services or to schedule a workshop for your group please call 1-888-807-0958.
Total Logistics Solutions, Inc., founded in 1997, was named one the "Top 100" supply chain and logistics organizations in 2007 by Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine. Cover Your Assets is a consumer based product developed and distributed solely by Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. employees and its independent associates. CYATM is inventory software developed for homeowners for the purposes of maximizing a return on your insurance investment. Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. asset management division uses the same concept for corporations throughout the US and Canada. To learn more about Total Logistics Solutions and their product, "Cover Your Assets" visit their website www.itstime2cya.com.
We need some help! Over the last 20 months we have been working diligently to help as many of the fire survivors as possible recoup all they can from their insurance companies. We believe if everyone had a product or service like ours, they would never have to go through the daunting task of doing a complete inventory of a loss by memory. Not to mention the stress and emotional duress caused by losing all you have to a disaster. No one ever knows when and where it can happen next...so get your clients prepared NOW!!! .....best part is you can earn a commission while doing so.
Are You Ready for the Next Fire Season?
Free Disaster Preparedness / Business Seminar from CoverYourAssets
Disaster Preparedness and Home Inventory will be the topics of discussion at a free seminar hosted by Cover Your Assets (www.itstime2cya.com) on Thursday April 30, at the Community Room @ Westfield North County Fair Mall. 272 East via Rancho Parkway, Escondido, Ca 92025. The event starts at 6:30 PM and will conclude promptly at 8:00 PM.
The seminar, featuring Rene' Jones, Founder and President of Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. will present "DISASTER PREPARATION - Survival and Rescue skills, " and "Business opportunities within the Disaster Preparedness Industry". This will be an informative and lively discussion, providing answers to the questions:
What steps you must take to prepare your family? How prepared do you want your family to be? Have you considered all the issues?
Why you must have a home inventory prior to filing an insurance claim? National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), national survey revealed a significant lack of preparedness among consumers in documenting their belongings. Being prepared is no longer a choice and not just about insuring against loss.
How to perform a Home Inventory? Among the 1,646 homes destroyed in 2007 firestorms, only 9 percent - 150 - have been rebuilt. Most property owners are still suffering the stress of insurance negotiations
Learn About Home Inventory Business! This emerging market is underserved and offers an excellent opportunity to subsidize an income or provide a decent salary.
Attendees will learn how to gain control of this important topic; where to start, how to keep it simple and why being prepared for the next disaster is both important and strategic! So you can make critical decisions about how to protect your family's physical and financial health.
The program is designed for the benefit of homeowners, business owners, renters or unemployed, entrepreneurs and individuals looking to earn extra income helping people prepare for the next local or national disaster.
To Register for the seminar, or for more information, you may send an e-mail to info@itstime2cya.com or Call 818-353-2962
There are several traditions and customs we look forward to every year around this time. But have you ever stopped to wonder where they come from?
For instance, did you know Charles Minnegrode introduced the custom of decorating Christmas trees in 1842? Did you know Edward Johnson, Thomas Edison's assistant, came up with the idea of electric lights for Christmas trees in 1882? Maybe you knew the first national Christmas tree was lighted in the year 1923 by President Calvin Coolidge?
Today, approximately 33 million Christmas trees are bought in the United States. And because of our awareness fewer than one-one thousandth of a percent (0.001%) are involved in a residential fire!
Many people will tell you about the tragedy's that occur around the holidays but using common sense can help prevent your family from becoming a statistic. Such as:
1. Unplug tree lights and other decorations when out of the room or sleeping.
2. Place the Christmas tree well away from heat registers, space heaters, fire places and wood stoves.
3. Check all Christmas tree lights, other electric decorations and electrical appliances for worn electrical cords. Use only UL approved electrical decorations and extension cords.
After the holidays, be sure to add your holiday gifts to your home inventory list for insurance purposes. Fires, floods and earthquakes are real and many homeowners are not prepared when they occur. Very few homeowners have a record of their assets and belongings, such as: paintings on the wall, iPods, holiday decorations, pots and pans, etc.
Have a great holiday and make one of your resolutions to prepare your family for a disaster. The most important part of that preparation should be to perform an inventory of your homes contents. The recent California wildfires reminded us that disasters do not just happen thousands of miles away and affect people we only see on the news. Be safe and get prepared. "Disasters do happen, but we recover much faster when we are ready for them!"
Total Logistics Solutions Extends its Services Offering a ‘Consumer Advocate Program' for Post Disaster Victims
Burbank, CA - October 15, 2008 -Total Logistics Solutions, has added another beneficial service to aid in their Cover Your Assets Program; the Post Disaster Consumer Advocate.
After a disaster, individuals and families will have the emotional and time consuming task of putting a content list together for their insurance provider. The Post Disaster Consumer Advocate is available to help victims begin putting the pieces back together.
"Our goal is to help individuals in all areas of disaster preparedness by providing services that can ease the stress and emotional duress of anyone dealing with asset loss and filing an insurance claim," stated Rene Jones, the founder and CEO of Total Logistics Solutions. He realized the importance of a home inventory when his home was destroyed by a fire in 2004.
"We realized that the best way to make the insurance claims process a little easier and less complicated for individuals affected by a crisis, is to offer specialized services that meet their needs. Our post disaster assistance provides a comprehensive approach to the claims process while giving each customer the personalized service necessary to meet their unique needs. They provide a viable and affordable option while relieving the stress and lessening the emotional burden of doing this on their own," said Tana Jackson, one of the Cover Your Assets leading Consumer Advocates.
Total Logistics Solutions is also offering Post Disaster Workshops for groups of people that have experienced a disaster and need assistance in getting started with the claims process. The most recent workshop was held on October 4, 2008 in San Diego, CA for survivors from the 2007 Witch Creek Fire. The goal of that workshop was to assist "last minute" homeowners over the hump of starting a home inventory list so they could meet their claims deadline. The event was a huge success. The fire victims felt the "monkey on their backs" had been removed for the first time in a year. Total Logistics Solutions will be offering the Post Disaster Workshops every 3 months in areas that are recovering from a disaster.
A Post Disaster Consumer Advocate is available by appointment to work with individual home and business owners. Cover Your Assets Consumer Advocates will provide resources and guidance to assist with creating an inventory list as well as determining current prices for destroyed items prior to submission to your insurance company. By utilizing this service, customers will receive a discount on additional CYA products and services.
For more information on Cover Your Assets Programs and Services or to schedule a workshop for your group please call 1-888-807-0958 X 706
If one disaster after another doesnt have your eyes open to the importance of being prepared...Nothing will!!! I have been doing Home Inventory Consulting for Post Disaster Survivors, I know I have posted our services on a Home Inventory Software and Service for disaster preparedness but we also have a service to utilitze our expertise and resources in this field to help victims actually put together and finish their content lists so they can process their claims.
This has been a very rewarding and humbling experience for me by being able to help people who truly need it. I have been able to make them smile and remove the monkey off their back.
I truly think that if our service could extend to everyone especially the Hurricane Ike survivors things really wouldnt seem as daunting when it comes to post disaster and pre disaster preparation.
See our website at www.itstime2cya.com and see how our product and services can help you and your clients!!!
Total Logistics Solutions partners with The Greenspan Co./ Adjusters International
Burbank, CA - August 11, 2008 -- Total Logistics Solutions, a leading Supply Chain organization and the developers of the "CYA Home Inventory Software and Services" Program, announces it has partnered with The Greenspan Company /AI to offer services that can assist homeowners with mitigating loses during the insurance claims process after large scale disasters.
Customers of both companies will benefit by being able to combine the comprehensive Home Inventory Specialist of TLS with the industry knowledge of The Greenspan Co/AI. As a result of the partnership, users of Cover Your Assets Software will be able to take advantage of 62 years of expertise to thoroughly investigate loss, accurately prepare, document and submit a claim, while getting a full, fair and expedited settlement.
Greenspan's past and current customers will have the ability to take advantage of Total Logistics Solutions Home Inventory Specialist as well as their CYA Software, to protect themselves before the need to file a claim arises.
"The need to have an accurate inventory of your businesses fixed assets or your homes contents is essential in today's day and age. Disasters are happening on a global scale and more people need to be prepared no matter where they live because you can't predict when it will strike you." said Tana Jackson, a home inventory specialist with Total Logistics Solutions.
The collaboration between The Greenspan Co/AI and Total Logistics Solutions marks a turning point in our industry of Home Inventory. The realization that such a product and service is needed should make a statement to the insurance industry that these services should be a must-have instead of an option.
Total Logistics Solutions recently began selling home inventory software to the public in October, 2007 just prior to the California fires. The software allows homeowners the ability to document their homes contents and business owners the ability to record their fixed assets. The services of the Greenspan Company /Adjusters International established in 1946 protect the homeowner/business owner by preparing, submitting and settling insurance claims for property damage to their insurance company, insuring the policyholder of a collection that fairly represents what they lost.
Total Logistics Solutions, Inc., founded in 1997, was named one the "Top 100" supply chain and logistics organizations in 2007 by Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine. Cover Your Assets is a consumer based product developed and distributed solely by Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. employees and its independent associates. CYATM is inventory software developed for homeowners for the purposes of maximizing a return on your insurance investment. Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. asset management division uses the same concept for corporations throughout the US and Canada. To learn more about Total Logistics Solutions and their product, "Cover Your Assets" visit their website www.itstime2cya.com. Or, visit The Greenspan Company at www.greenspanai.com.
We are looking for individuals to join our team! Please join us for our National Conference Call and See how you can make a difference in your community by helping in disaster preparedness! And make some extra money doing it!!
Total Logistics Solutions to Hold Conference Call with Home Inventory Specialist Prospects on August 11th
Burbank, August 2, 2008 -- Total Logistics Solutions today announced that it will hold a conference call on August 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. PST (7:30 pm CST, 9:30 p.m. EST) to discuss the launch of its Home Inventory Specialist program.
Total Logistics Solutions recently began selling home inventory software to the public in October, 2007 just prior to the California fires. With the successful launch of the software and the growing demand for its services, Total Logistics Solutions will now begin allowing individuals the opportunity to become Home Inventory Specialist. "Because of the growing demand for our product and services we felt this was the perfect time to allow individuals to get involved." Said, Tiffany Victor, VP of Consumer Products, "We also know many people are beginning to look for jobs more locally to subsidize the rising cost of gas".
Home Inventory Specialist will perform inventories for home and business owners in the event of a disaster. Rene' Jones, the company's founder and CEO said, "This is not just an opportunity to make money, it is an opportunity to make a difference!" He went on to say, "We have provided a vehicle for individuals to help their families, friends, communities, etc. By offering the company's inventory know-how to the general public. We have moved our knowledge of inventory from the warehouse to the living room"
The call will be hosted by Total Logistics Solutions', VP of Consumer Products Division, Tiffany Victor, who will be joined by the Founder and CEO, Rene' Jones along with other members of the company's senior management team. It will last approximately 20 minutes with 5 minutes for Q&A.
To access the call, dial (218) 936-1600 (domestic), at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled 6:30 p.m. start. The participant access code is 8070958. Replays of the conference call will not be made available to the public. To read more about the conference call visit http://www.itstime2cya.com/HomeInventorySpecialist_ConferenceCall.htm
An archive of the call will be available to employees only.
Individuals interested in learning more about Total Logistics Solutions products and services and visit their website at www.itstime2cya.com or www.logisticsociety.com.
Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. was named on the "Top 100" supply chain and logistics organizations in 2007 by Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine. Cover Your Assets is a consumer based product developed and distributed solely by Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. employees and its independent associates. CYATM is inventory software developed for homeowners for the purposes of maximizing a return on your insurance investment. Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. asset management division uses the same concept for corporations throughout the US and Canada
It's that time again! We are having such a great turn out and getting a lot of support for our services and products. We will be hosting another conference call for anyone interested in providing "ANOTHER" valuable tool and Resource to provide the best service you can to your clients! I truly hope you will take this opportunity and join us Monday!
Total Logistics Solutions to Hold Conference Call with Home Inventory Specialist Prospects on August 11th
Burbank, August 2, 2008 -- Total Logistics Solutions today announced that it will hold a conference call on August 11, 2008 at 6:30 p.m. PST (7:30 pm CST, 9:30 p.m. EST) to discuss the launch of its Home Inventory Specialist program.
Total Logistics Solutions recently began selling home inventory software to the public in October, 2007 just prior to the California fires. With the successful launch of the software and the growing demand for its services, Total Logistics Solutions will now begin allowing individuals the opportunity to become Home Inventory Specialist. "Because of the growing demand for our product and services we felt this was the perfect time to allow individuals to get involved." Said, Tiffany Victor, VP of Consumer Products, "We also know many people are beginning to look for jobs more locally to subsidize the rising cost of gas".
Home Inventory Specialist will perform inventories for home and business owners in the event of a disaster. Rene' Jones, the company's founder and CEO said, "This is not just an opportunity to make money, it is an opportunity to make a difference!" He went on to say, "We have provided a vehicle for individuals to help their families, friends, communities, etc. By offering the company's inventory know-how to the general public. We have moved our knowledge of inventory from the warehouse to the living room"
The call will be hosted by Total Logistics Solutions', VP of Consumer Products Division, Tiffany Victor, who will be joined by the Founder and CEO, Rene' Jones along with other members of the company's senior management team. It will last approximately 20 minutes with 5 minutes for Q&A.
To access the call, dial (218) 936-1600 (domestic), at least 5 minutes prior to the scheduled 6:30 p.m. start. The participant access code is 8070958. Replays of the conference call will not be made available to the public. To read more about the conference call visit http://www.itstime2cya.com/HomeInventorySpecialist_ConferenceCall.htm
An archive of the call will be available to employees only.
Individuals interested in learning more about Total Logistics Solutions products and services and visit their website at www.itstime2cya.com or www.logisticsociety.com.
Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. was named on the "Top 100" supply chain and logistics organizations in 2007 by Supply and Demand Chain Executive magazine. Cover Your Assets is a consumer based product developed and distributed solely by Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. employees and its independent associates. CYATM is inventory software developed for homeowners for the purposes of maximizing a return on your insurance investment. Total Logistics Solutions, Inc. asset management division uses the same concept for corporations throughout the US and Canada
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