By Chair Caning & Wicker Repair January 06, 2014
Thank you for connecting with Chair Caning & Wicker Repair www.chaircaning.webs.com 704-235-8171, it is a pleasure having you in our network. We wish your business to have continued growth and success.Giving your company 5 stars and other "compliments" to your Circle site for your kindness. ...read more
By Trish C November 08, 2011
If you are located in N. California or Southern Oregon and have an alarm system for your home or business, you should contact Hue & Cry Security Systems. If you need a new system or have an existing system that need's to be monitored they are the comany to call. They are a family owned and operated company and will treat you like family. I got the best service I have ever recieved from a security company. Forget ADT and all the other large companys. If you are looking for great service at a great price contact them today. Ken one of the technicians came to my home and worked on my alarm. he was efficient, friendly and went above and beyond to make me a very happy customer. Thank you so much Alarm Guy! ...read more
By Eanad J. Lott November 02, 2011
As a nonprofit that houses women and children, safety and security are top priorities for us. Thanks to Hue & Cry, along with Honeywell Security, our facility became even more secure in 2010. Hue & Cry provided their services at no cost to us when they installed a donated security system from Honeywell Security. Hue & Cry provided courteous and professional service in a timely manner. They were extremely patient in answering all of our questions and ensuring our security needs were addressed. Thanks to Hue & Cry, our clients, staff, volunteers, and property are more secure! ...read more
Are you looking for ways to save money at your business in 2013? One easy way to cut costs is to look at your business insurance. There are several things that you can do to lower business insurance costs. Business insurance expert Mark Davidson, a Principal at Walsh Carter&Associates shares some of the top ways that you can save on insurance costs below. Walsh Carter Associates is a full-service insurance brokerage firm in San Francisco. Hue & Cry: What’s the most important thing businesses can do to lower insurance costs? Mark Davidson: I think it’s two prong. First would be to get in front of an independent agent where they’ll have access to multiple carriers, and sit down with that agent and go through the operations of what they do. At that point, the agent can identify the available types of credits that could come their way. It’s the best way to cut down that premium. There are different things that you could look for from a business standpoint. One of the things is to look at packaging multiple lines like maybe property, auto and worker’s comp. You usually get multiple policy discounts. The second thing you can do is get a burglar alarm. A burglar alarm can give you a savings of 5 to 10 percent. A sprinkler system can give you even more savings. You typically get a savings of 10 to 20 percent. Hue & Cry: What kinds of penalties are there if your fire alarm system isn’t up to code? Mark Davidson: There are some major implications, and I see this often. Sometimes, people will find out that they get a discount on their insurance if you say you’ve got an alarm. Often times, I’ll go out to review and take a look at their insurance portfolio and see they’re getting credit for a burglar and fire alarm yet they don’t have one. A lot of the times the carrier will completely not cover any kind of a loss when there’s deception. That’s a huge negative impact for someone that tries to take the credit but doesn’t have the actual alarm installed. Hue & Cry: What’s the biggest mistake that you constantly see when buying business insurance? Mark Davidson: If you’re increasing your payroll or increasing your sales and you don’t tell anyone… at the end of the year there’s going to be a huge additional premium. That’s something that pops up quite a bit. Clients get pretty angry about that because they think, “Why didn’t you tell me about this.” Also take a look at the deductible that you currently have. A lot of people have really small deductibles. If you have tiny claims on your policy, it’s probably not going to get renewed. So you’re going to get something much higher. One strategy of an insurance policy is for catastrophic protection, total fire, so you increase the deductible to $2,500 dollars and reduces the overall insurance premium pretty significantly. That’s another strategy and cost savings. If you nickel and time the carrier, the prices are going to go way up. I try to advise people to use insurance as a last resort. Hue & Cry: What kinds of business improvements can help lower insurance costs? Mark Davidson: Putting in cameras, perimeter lights, no slip floors. As business owner, your goal is to take precautions to minimize your risks. It’s important to tell your agent if you have non-slip floors, perimeter lighting, etc. These types of credits are decided on a case-by-case basis. It’s up to the individual underwriters based on the perceived risk. We would like to thank Mark Davidson for participating in this interview. You can find out more about Walsh Carter & Associates by visiting their website at www.WalshCarter.com. Get more information about their services here. ...read more
By Hue & Cry Inc February 04, 2013
Posted on July 17th, 2012 admin No commentsYou’re home alone, and there is an unexpected knock at your door. What do you do?Do you answer it? Do you pretend that no one is home?This is a question that every homeowner should know how to answer. Knowing what to do in this situation can significantly decrease the chance of a home break-in.Here’s what you need to know. Sometimes burglars will ring the doorbell or knock on the door to see if anyone is home. If no one answers, they’ll break into your home. That’s why it’s important to let stranglers know that you are home.However, you should NOT open the door. This can lead to all sorts of safety issues including home invasions and burglaries at later times.The sound of a barking dog or talking through the door are acceptable options. However, the best option is an intercom system. An intercom system allows you to communicate with the unwanted visitor without ever having to open your door. Best of all, an intercom system that is integrated into your home security system can include video cameras so you can see who is at the door. Some will even snap a picture every time the doorbell is rung.Intercom systems allow you to make your presence known without ever opening the door.At Hue&Cry, we help homeowners with all types of security solutions including advanced home intercom systems. To find out how we can help you, visit www.HueAndCry.com or call us at 1-800-762-3196.Burglar Alarms, Home Securityanswering door alone, Home Security, intercom systems ...read more
By Hue & Cry Inc July 24, 2012
Security system contracts may seem like a hassle, but they’re actually beneficial for homeowners and business owners. Contracts are there for your protection. That’s why when you’re shopping for a home security system or a business security systemyou should always work with a company that offers contracts. A contract is at the heart of a relationship between you and a security company. A good contract will record and reflect the intentions and promises of the security company. Without a contract, you’re taking a big gamble. You’re taking the security company at its word. This isn’t worth the risk, especially when many companies sell their monitoring and service contracts to third parties. When you enter into a contract with a reputable security company, you’re getting outside insurance protection against any damages or issues accidentally caused by the security company. Most insurance companies will not provide protection without a contract between the security company and the customer. Many homeowners and business owners will grumble saying that <INSERT NAME> Security Company doesn’t offer contracts. That may be true, but ask that company how they are going to pay for damages should an accident occur. Who would you rather pay the bill… the security company or an insurance company? A contract protects everyone. You often hear a lot promises when dealing with security companies. If you want those promises fulfilled, get them in writing. That’s why at Hue&Cry we put our guarantees in writing for our customers. We guarantee in writing our security systems will work or we pay up to $1,000 of the insurance deductible if it fails. To find out more about our guarantees and promises, visit our website at www.HueAndCry.com or contact us at 1-800-762-3196. ...read more
By Hue & Cry Inc July 24, 2012
Pilates is an exercise that utilizes the entire body. It is filled with movement and stretching to increase flexibility and strength. Pilates focuses on using your mind as the platform to develop your body. When your body is able to reach peak conditions, your performance level increases and your musc... ...read more
While some workplaces are more dangerous than others, there are hazards present in all workplaces, regardless of the industry. The hazards will usually be unique to a particular industry or even just to that particular workplace. It is therefore important for an employer to be able to analyze those sp... ...read more