Small Business Q & A: Tom Hatch Allstate Agency

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Tom Hatch Allstate Agency

Location: 5041 Dallas Highway, Suite 506, Powder Springs
Contact info: 770-424 7111 or TomHatch@allstate.com 
Website: www.allstate.com/tomhatch
Hours: 8-5, Monday-Friday, and Saturday by appointment
Who you are: Tom Hatch
Relationship to business: Agency Owner
Founding year: 1978

What do you offer customers? 
Auto, home, renters, landlord, boat, RV, motorcycle and commercial insurance. In addition, we offer llfe and financial service products such as IRA's and 529 Education Plans.

What makes your business unique? 
We have a specialist for all our protection programs, whether it's property and casualty or life and financial services. We offer long-term health care and disability income as well.

What was your inspiration to starting your business?
I began in the insurance business before I completed college and enjoyed the opportunity to be of service to so many people who needed to protect their property and lives. I found it too rewarding to turn to any other career and have never looked back.

What are the advantages of doing business in West Cobb?
My location is centrally located to Marietta, Powder Springs, Acworth, Kennesaw and Paulding County. We are right off of Dallas Highway near , so I enjoy meeting and helping all types of people from all walks of life. I could not pick a better location to serve the public than where we are in the Lost Mountain Professional Office complex.

In times of a struggling economy, what advice would you give other business men and women to keep their business viable and growing?
Always provide the best customer service that you possibly can. Always look for ways to save money but provide the professional advise necessary to make sure each client has the coverage they need to protect what they have worked hard to have. I am very fortunate to have been in the business with Allstate long enough to have second and third generation customers who would not want to have anyone else handle their insurance needs.

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