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Category Archives: Information
The Endorsement Queue
We have received several inquiries about products that have been endorsed by The Inventory Institute. Always, and we mean ALWAYS check The Inventory Institute’s website for the most current and accurate listing of endorsed products.
With our reputation for 100% transparency, truth, integrity, and non-biased factual reporting, The Inventory Institute’s endorsement program is viewed much in the same high regard as ‘Consumer Reports.’ And we will continue to work diligently and fiercely protect our reputation for honesty and ethical practices.
For clarification sake…
The following products have been endorsed by The Inventory Institute’s Product Review Committee:
The following providers are currently in the Review Process
That’s it. Period. No other providers, services, or products have been or are currently in the Product Review Queue. We have been offered large sums of money to endorse products, we have removed products from the queue, and we have returned products with alterations needed before an endorsement would be considered, but there are no other products, providers, or services in the queue at this time other than those listed above.
Avoiding Fake Awards and Kudos
I received a press release stating that a well-deserving fellow HIP received a very impressive national award. I did what any of us would do when a peer receives recognition – I looked for the website so I could spread … Continue reading
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Here Comes Next Year
As October comes to a close, I begin the annual exercise of tracking annual goals for the current year there were set at the end of last year. I also begin defining my goals for the upcoming year. By now … Continue reading
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Credentials Are EVERYTHING
I recently read a great post by a new Home Inventory Professional on LinkedIn. I was thoroughly impressed with their post and wanted to learn more about them, so I followed their links and was directed to their webpage. Again, … Continue reading
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Why Should I Care About the Home Inventory Industry?
I am asked weekly: ‘Why Should I, as a Home Inventory Professional, care about the industry? I just want to run my own business.” Every Home Inventory Professional in the country should care about the entire industry because the the … Continue reading
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5 Reasons to Inventory Your Home
Home Inventory: if everybody should have one, why don’t more people keep an accurate, up to date listing of everything in their home? Frankly, because the thought of writing down everything under your roof with full descriptions including serial and … Continue reading
Home Security Checklist
This list was produced and distributed by THE NATIONAL SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION in cooperation with your local law enforcement agency. FRONT ENTRANCE Is door itself of metal or solid wood construction? Is doorframe strong enough and tight enough to prevent forcing … Continue reading
You Can’t Claim It If You Can’t Name It
When a homeowner, business owner, or renter files an insurance claim, they must create a complete list of EVERYTHING affected and prove ownership and condition of all things listed. To put this in perspective, if there is a kitchen fire, … Continue reading
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Fire Deaths and Injuries: Prevention Tips
Fire Deaths and Injuries: Prevention Tips Fire Navigation Fire Fact Sheet CDC Activities Disclaimer Never leave food unattended on a stove. Keep cooking areas free of flammable objects (such as, potholders and towels). Avoid wearing clothes with long, loose-fitting sleeves … Continue reading
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30 Tips for Emergency Preparedness
Here are 30 tips to help you and your family become better prepared for an emergency provided by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Preparedness Tip #1 Take a moment to imagine that there is an emergency, like a fire … Continue reading
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