Retail location services
First Claim
1. A method of preparing a retail location for use in offering insurance in a region, comprising:
- (a) using a processor of a data solutions transaction manager computer, selecting an area for placing the retail location;
(b) using the processor, selecting an individual from a pool of potential agency principals based on the selected area;
(c) using the processor, preparing the retail location within the area in a first track, wherein the preparing comprises selecting the retail location from a plurality of potential locations within the selected area by generating a site score for each of the plurality of potential locations, wherein the site score for each of the plurality of potential locations is generated by weighting each of a plurality of variables for each of the plurality of potential locations; and
(d) using the processor, preparing the individual to manage the retail location in a second track in a central location distinct from the retail location, wherein the first and second track conclude substantially simultaneously; and
(e) transmitting, via a communications module of the data solutions transaction manager computer and to one or more persons preparing the retail area, instructions from the individual.
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Abstract
Methods of preparing retail establishments are disclosed. An area for a retail location may be chosen and an individual may be selected to manage the retail location. The selection of the area may include an evaluation of geographical factors. From the area, a retail location may be selected based on an aggregate score of a set of characteristics of the retail location. The individual may remotely select the layout and furnishing of the retail location and may remotely monitor the progress of the preparation of the retail location. In an embodiment, the individual may be prepared to manage the retail location at a centralized location that is distinct from the area where the retail location is located.
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20 Claims
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1. A method of preparing a retail location for use in offering insurance in a region, comprising:
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(a) using a processor of a data solutions transaction manager computer, selecting an area for placing the retail location; (b) using the processor, selecting an individual from a pool of potential agency principals based on the selected area; (c) using the processor, preparing the retail location within the area in a first track, wherein the preparing comprises selecting the retail location from a plurality of potential locations within the selected area by generating a site score for each of the plurality of potential locations, wherein the site score for each of the plurality of potential locations is generated by weighting each of a plurality of variables for each of the plurality of potential locations; and (d) using the processor, preparing the individual to manage the retail location in a second track in a central location distinct from the retail location, wherein the first and second track conclude substantially simultaneously; and (e) transmitting, via a communications module of the data solutions transaction manager computer and to one or more persons preparing the retail area, instructions from the individual. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having computer-executable program instructions stored thereon that when executed by a processor, cause the processor to perform:
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(a) selecting a retail location from a plurality of potential locations by generating a site score for each of the plurality of potential locations, wherein the site score for each of the plurality of potential locations is generated by weighting each of a plurality of variables for each of the plurality of potential locations; (b) coordinating a construction or renovation of a building at the retail location; (c) selecting an agency principal from a pool of potential agency principals based on the selected retail location; and (d) training the agency principal to manage the retail location, wherein a first track comprising steps (a)-(b) and a second track comprising steps (c)-(d) conclude substantially simultaneously, and wherein instructions from the agency principal are transmitted to the retail location during the first track. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. An apparatus comprising:
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a processor; and a memory storing computer-readable instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to perform a method comprising; selecting a retail location from a plurality of potential locations by generating a site score for each of the plurality of potential locations, wherein the site score for each of the plurality of potential locations is generated by weighting each of a plurality of variables for each of the plurality of potential locations; coordinating a construction or renovation of a building at the retail location in a first track by generating progress reports that indicate a confidence level with regard to meeting deadlines associated with milestones of each step of the construction or renovation; recruiting an agency principal from a plurality of potential agency principals based on the selected retail location; and training the recruited agency principal in a second track through an online mentoring program, and wherein the first track and the second track conclude substantially simultaneously and wherein instructions are transmitted to the retail location from the agency principal during the construction or renovation. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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