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This is Chris Redgrave for Zions Bank Speaking on Business.
If today a disaster struck … would you know what you were missing? Would you have serial and model numbers for insurance, and the value of the items...? If you needed to replace everything, could you..? Terry and Gini (ginny) Hansen discovered that most people wouldn't be able to — and that was a major factor leading to the creation of their business, Hometown Inventory in Provo....
Hometown Inventory visits a person's home or business and photographs their entire inventory so they know exactly what their assets are... They make sure to document a model and serial number. That way, you have an exact record. Fact is, if you're ever the victim of a robbery and you can't prove an item is yours, it won't be returned to you. This provides a way for you to do just that.
Think about how invaluable this information could be in situations like the wildfires last year or a natural disaster like Hurricane Sandy. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, almost 40 percent of small businesses never reopen after a disaster because of the expense. That's where a complete inventory listing could be beneficial.
Hometown Inventory's process takes a little time, but is worth the time invested...Terry and Gini come into your home or business and then take a full inventory of all items ... They take pictures along the way, making sure each item is clearly identified, including any special marks ... When they're done and they process all the details, you get two CDs with all the information so it can be secured somewhere off site, like a safe deposit box...For homeowners, they also create a book with pictures.
Terry and Gini are just another great example of why, according to the Kauffman Foundation, Utah has one of the most dynamic economies in the nation.... Entrepreneurs see the opportunity here, and thrive once they get their businesses established...
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For Zions Bank, I'm Chris Redgrave, speaking on business.
Hometown Inventory 1-435-901-1800 www.hometowninventory.com
