Sixty-seven percent of middle-market companies plan to increase profitability, indicates Grant Thornton's Survey of Middle-Market Business Leaders. But how are these companies planning for profitability? Here are some tips.

Supplier Partnering: Keep Your Profits Up And Costs Down

December 13, 2003

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Today we are seeing a major business philosophical shift happening before our eyes. A new belief or model, a new paradigm, has become absolutely necessary. This paradigm is collaboration.

Leveraging Your Business Relationships

November 28, 2003

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Conducting business successfully has always been, and will always be, driven by relationships. While many claim relationships in business are dead and price is the only game, they are sadly mistaken.

Contractors, Make More Money Right Now

November 15, 2003

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Profit is a wonderful thing and something contractors need more of. Here are some ideas you can use to improve your profit situation right now.

Incentives To Purchase Vehicles: Is It The Best Choice?

November 2, 2003

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According to Enterprise Fleet Services, leasing vehicles under a tailored vehicle management program can be a better alternative than a cash or financed purchase.

How To Make The Most Of Your Trade Show Investment

October 20, 2003

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Exhibiting at a trade show or home show can be an expensive yet often necessary marketing initiative. Yet, many companies fail to maximize their return on investment.

Biggest Time Wasters For Salespeople

October 5, 2003

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Salespeople have a tendency to do things that detract from their effective use of time. This article discusses the four most common time-wasters observed.

Research Shows Taking Care Of Customers Is No. 1

September 19, 2003

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Business research indicates that, when it comes to buyer loyalty, what keeps consumers coming back has less to do with price and marketing prowess than with how well the company treats its customers, especially when they have a question or complaint.

The Effects Of The Temporary Tax Cuts Of 2003

September 5, 2003

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Congress passed and the President quickly signed into law a $330 billion, 10-year tax cut plan that will have a significant impact on the tax bills of every contractor — and their HVACR businesses.

Proprietary Systems: Let The Buyer Beware

August 23, 2003

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When I've been called in by building owners and managers and asked to price a maintenance agreement, they then ask, "Can you also include the EMS (energy management system) in your price?" I look at the system, and often the answer is no.

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