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When speed is a blur

Just when we think nothing more can happen, it does. Two hurricanes changed our driving habits and the economy, not to mention the lives of several million Americans.

And think about all those cell phones. If you buy a phone today, it’s obsolete before you make your first call. We can literally have it all—phone, music, photos, TV programs, videos, email. Who knows what’s coming next?

In Africa, they say the cell phone is quickly transforming the
continent’s economic landscape. Fishermen decide the best time to cast their nets after checking on market conditions. Farmers shop wholesalers to find the best prices for their products.

Most of us have been taught to think about the long-term. That’s necessary, of course. But remember when we said that were waiting to buy a computer until “they got all the bugs out.” Those who waited often found themselves trying to play catch up. Some still haven’t.

Those who do well in business are ready to change even when they would like more time to make decisions due to limited information
Because of rapid change, we need the right tools to protect us from unnecessary risk. Today’s business insurance is designed to help companies perform better and protect them from the “what ifs” of rapid change.

Replacing a building and equipment is easy, but what about a lost supplier or a costly lawsuit? You’re an expert in your field; we know how to manage today’s risks.

Tom is president of Mosinee Insurance Agency,
Inc. 715-693-2100;
tomh@mosineeins.com


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