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Hi Insurance Agents,

Welcome to my Blog. I'm excited to be offering tips and ideas that have helped me through the years selling insurance. Here you will find articles, strategies and recommendations on increasing your productivity in the insurance industry.

In the eight years I have worked in the Insurance industry, I have been fortunate to work with many top producers that have shared successful ideas from which I have been able to form some practical strategies.

The tips that I will offer here will keep you increasing productivity and income.

Please check back weekly, as I will be adding articles and tips to increase your bottom line.

Cheers,

Ethan Selph

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Possible Business Expenses for Insurance Agents

advertising
bad debts from sales or services (for those using accrual accounting)
bank fees on business accounts
car and truck expenses
commissions and fees
costs of goods sold
depreciation
dues for trade associations and other not-for-profit, business-related organizations
employee benefits
charitable contributions
your children's allowance(ages 7 to 18), if they do simple work for your business
insurance (casualty and liability)
depletion
legal and professional services
business meals and entertainment
tips and gratuities
office furniture
pension and profit-sharing plans
publications
rent or lease expense
repairs and maitenance
services performed by independent contractors
supplies and materials (not included in cost of goods sold)
travel expenses
utilities
wages of employees
home office expenses, if you qualify
tradeshow expenses
employee retirement plans
first year expense
education
promotion
public relations
trade shows, conventions and seminars
gifts to customers, suppliers, ect.
interest payments on business credit cards
laundry
parking and tolls
postage
business cards and stationary
office supplies
local business taxes and fees
bank service charges
trade discounts
salary, wages and other compensation
consulation expenses
equipment rentals
delivery charges and freight costs
contract labor
factory expenses
internet subscriptions, domain names, and hosting
licenses
security
software
small tools and equipment
accountant and bookkeeping fees
moving expenses
annual fee on business credit cards
interest on business loans
magazines and books needed for business
uniforms or special work clothing
dry cleaning
real estate taxes for improvements
state and local income taxes
unemployment taxes
excise taxes
sales taxes
foreign income taxes
inventory
cellular phone
business phone and fax
research and development
copier/printer
upkeep (sanitation, landscaping ect.)
PO Box or Suite Box rental
air, cab and train fare
travel agency and membership costs
hotel/motel
camera
calculator/PDA
attache/ briefcase
audio/visual aids
repairs to office area
trash collection fees
any other "ordinary, necessary and reasonable business expenses"

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