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Safer Summer Getaway Activities

FBMAccess May 28, 2020

School is out, which means it’s officially summertime! It’s the season to get out and explore, but COVID-19 has made vacations a little bit tricky. Experts are saying our options are definitely limited, but not all hope is lost. You may not be able to hop on a plane easily and head to a crowded but popular resort, but we’ve got some ideas of places you can visit in your RV, where you can spread out, stay way more than 6 feet apart

Protect your Home you’re stuck in with Home Insurance

FBMAccess May 21, 2020

Everyone around the world has, like it or not, been spending an inordinate amount of time at home during the COVID-19 outbreak, because of government mandates, or just plain old concern. Being behind the four walls of our homes has many Americans evaluating their physical space, and ways to protect that space. According to Google, the search words “home improvement” are trending upwards, meaning more and more folks are turning to DIY home projects while hunkered down. But it’s not just organizing

Cyber Liability Insurance for a Digital World

FBMAccess May 20, 2020

When there’s bad news and good news, it’s better to get the bad news first. The bad news: COVID-19 has likely slowed down physical traffic into your business. The good news: Hopefully, this also means the digital traffic to your business has increased. Ideally, you’re receiving leads, getting more and more website visitors, and perhaps even taking payment online for services or products. According to Forbes.com, retailers selling non-essentials have seen double and triple-digit increases in online sales during the COVID-19

Prepare your business for Texas Re-Opening Phases with this Checklist

FBMAccess May 13, 2020

As a Texas business owner, you’re treading unknown waters when it comes to the “standard” protocol for reopening a business during a national pandemic. SOGO is here to help you practice safe ways to reopen your business while maintaining the safety guidelines that protect your employees and your patrons. Meet with your HR First and foremost, we suggest you set up a recurring meeting with your HR team to set and cover clear and discernable policies and guidelines for reopening your business

Why Choosing An Independent Insurance Agent Works In Your Favor

FBMAccess May 4, 2020

Whether you’ve been our client for one day, or one decade, you know SOGO is serious about customer service. Since 2010, we’ve operated as a family-owned, independent insurance agency serving the San Antonio and Austin-area communities their personal and business insurance needs. It’s no secret that clients can easily choose a Big Box Insurance Provider that runs Super Bowl ads and spends countless marketing dollars trying to grab your attention, but with those gigantic agencies can come gigantic headaches. At

Pets are the Real Winners of Stay at Home Life

FBMAccess April 29, 2020

We can all agree that there are some real winners of this COVID-19 quarantine, and that group is our fam of beloved furry friends who are enjoying their newly-found snuggle time with us. For anyone working remotely from home, you’ve probably already experienced a Zoom call with an overzealous barker or meower in the background, trying to get attention from their owner. We think they also might just be trying to contribute their opinion, and we’re here for it. If

Summer Dreaming: Travel Insurance for Future Travel Plans

FBMAccess April 28, 2020

It’s hard to imagine that someday, we’ll be able to take to the skies or the road again and spread our travel wings without the threat of spreading COVID-19 along the way, but we’re hoping the days are sooner rather than later, and it’s not too early to talk about travel insurance for those plans. If there’s ever a time that can demonstrate so easily why it’s so important to have travel insurance, it’s right now. Can you imagine if

5 Things to Try with the Kids While Stuck At Home

FBMAccess April 20, 2020

It’s what we always imagined for ourselves – staying at home for days on end, in our PJs, watching all the Netflix possible and participating in meetings from the comfort of our living rooms, right? Those are definitely pluses, but there are a few “coworkers” we didn’t necessarily take into consideration when we were imagining our perfect “work from home” scenarios. Insert: the kiddos. If you’re the lucky owner of any person under the age of 18, you know that

Mix Up Your Routine During COVID-19

FBMAccess April 13, 2020

Who’s tired of being stuck at home? We know for sure we are. COVID-19 has already put a huge damper on our normal routines. Our commute to work, our Starbucks run, our lunch with friends have all been dashed. We now have a new normal, so we think it’s an excellent time to try mixing it up in a positive way while changes are already happening. Use this newly found wave of change to better your routine, and your attitude

What to Do When You Get Home From Being Out

FBMAccess April 13, 2020

So, you made the official trek to the grocery store for necessities, or you’re an essential worker and made the commute to work amid the germs. Several San Antononians are finding themselves coming home after being in situations that can expose you to COVID-19 or other germs. Unfortunately, we can’t all sit cozy in our PJs working remotely, so equip yourself with some extra knowledge on how to prevent germs from creeping into your home. Before You Head to Work:

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