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The editors of The NEWS have something to say... and we want to hear back from you! Here's our take on the news of the day. What's yours?

Business Profitability Is Questionable

May 25, 2012

Is your business profitable? It’s a simple question, but for many HVAC contractors their answer is often unsure.


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An Air Conditioner, the Cops, and a Pregnant Woman

May 15, 2012

Check out this video of a Los Angeles couple getting away after placing a large air conditioner in their car. Lucky for all of us, it was caught on a surveillance tape.


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Are You Really Ready for Retirement?

May 10, 2012

According to a recent study, almost half of Americans are not saving any money for their retirement. It's time to look at what you are doing to prepare for retirement.


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Wanted: Inspirational Instructors and Talented Trainers

May 01, 2012

With your support, this instructor — who helped mold you into the HVACR workhorse you are today — can gain the recognition he or she deserves. 


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Social Smack Talk Threatens Businesses

April 26, 2012

Free speech is back on the chopping block, and the outcomes of recent incidents may have an effect on the social aspect of your business. 


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Torturing Tenants by Refusing to Fix HVAC?

April 24, 2012

Have you ever heard of a landlord refusing to fix the HVAC in a property as a way to torture his tenants into moving out?


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Is Your Own Office a Model of Comfort?

April 19, 2012

There’s an old saying about the shoemaker’s children having no shoes and going barefoot. While it’s understandable to give first priority to your customers, make the time to take care of your building’s HVAC system, too. 


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Connecting with Generation Y

April 17, 2012

Generation Y is becoming a buying force to be reckoned with, and you  need to make sure you're connection with how they make their purchasing decisions.


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Nurture the Seeds of Lasting Relationships

April 05, 2012

The cherry blossoms in Washington, D.C., can teach us about customer relationships.


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The Looming Battle Over HFCs

April 03, 2012

What will happen as yet another government coalition sets its sights on eradicating HFCs?


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