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3 Things We Wish Everyone Knew About Digital Currency

China is planning to permanently replace their currency with a “digital Yuan.” That’s like the United States replacing the U.S. dollar with a digital version of our currency. You might not think much of this, but this is HUGE! We are literally close to having a digital currency world. Just look around. Remember when the…
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3 Reasons Why You Should Be Leveraging Online Whiteboards

Think back to when you were in class and your teacher was giving a lecture. You knew you could memorize everything the teacher said if you took good notes. But then as you were writing down one piece of information, you couldn’t write fast enough to not miss the next important point. It would’ve been…
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Buy Now Pay Later: Is It Right for You?

With the COVID pandemic still ongoing, people are not only looking to save money, but they’re also trying to buy what they need without having to spend a lot of money upfront. If this sounds like you, we want to share a popular way of getting what you need without having to come up with…
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Boost Morale with These 5 Virtual Team Building Ideas

Let’s face it. With this pandemic still ongoing, remote work will continue to be our reality for a while. If your team is struggling with the continued isolation, you can make the virtual world better for your team with our compiled list of the top 5 virtual team building ideas to boost morale. Try this…

We’re Celebrating the Holiday Season Safely and Socially Distanced

Happy Holidays from all of us at Allied! First, we want to mention that the picture you see of us was taken quickly, so that no one was within 6 feet of anyone else for more than a minute. As you know, 2020 was different for all of us in so many ways! Our annual…
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3 Ways to Save Money During the Coronavirus Pandemic

We know what you might be thinking. How can anyone, let alone a business, save money in the middle of a pandemic? Businesses are closing. Multiple news sites have reported that more than 50 million Americans have been unemployed since the Coronavirus pandemic began in late March. With funds low, families and businesses are struggling…
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Get Your Home and Business Ready with These Fall Fire Safety Tips

Fall will be here sooner than we know, so we want you to be ready for this upcoming season with tips for best fire safety practices in your home and business. Home and business fires are common during the fall and winter as we start getting closer to the holiday season (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas etc.).…
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How to: Keeping Your Car Clean from Coronavirus

The statistic we’re going to share with you is going to change how you view the inside of your car. According to a study conducted by CarRentals.com, steering wheels are “Six times dirtier than an average cell phone screen, four times dirtier than a public toilet seat and two times dirtier than public elevator buttons.”…
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ISO Sprinkler Inspection: What You Need to Know

Are you prepared for an ISO inspection, especially those which include the evaluation of your company’s sprinkler system? It’s okay if you feel a little unprepared. And in case your answer to that question is yes, we have the perfect set of tips for you. Courtesy of our partners at Cincinnati Insurance, here are documents…
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Frequently Asked Questions about Michigan’s Auto Reform Law

Michigan’s new auto reform law is now in effect. Understanding the new changes can be confusing, but don’t worry. An independent insurance agent is your best option for handling auto reform. That’s why you can trust us with your auto reform needs. We’ll work with you to help ensure you get the coverage you need.…