Just this week I came across an article that told me how to start my own HVAC company in seven easy steps. Yep, seven steps were all it was going to take me to become a pro business owner in the industry.

Not long ago, most professionals belonged to their national, state or local association. Or they belonged to a peer group, civic club, or some organization that exposed them to new ideas, skills, and tools, all while networking with other pros.

This is the time of the year, when the do-it-yourself sections of local newspapers offer advice concerning residential air conditioners.

Knowing when to let go can be a challenge. As I raced back to Kroger to beat Redbox rental’s 9 p.m. deadline on the fifth day, I thought to myself, it would have been cheaper to cut my losses and return it on the first day and rent the movie later when it was a better time.

Apparently, there’s a little soccer tournament starting today called the “2010 FIFA World Cup”. I understand it will attract hundreds of millions of viewers from around the globe.

The NEWS is accepting nominations for our annual Best Instructor contest, and we’ve made it easy for you to nominate your instructor.

When I was in college my goal was to have a job that would let me live in a big city so I didn’t have to own a car, could rely on public transportation, and enjoy all a big city had to offer.

I’ve always been baffled by the low turnout for many construction-related trade shows. Even when the number of attendees reaches record levels, the total represents a fraction of the universe of contractors, engineers, architects, wholesalers, and maintenance pros who should be attending. 

If the Senate does, in fact, pass the Home Star bill, do you think it’s got enough cash to make an impact on your business? Right now, the bill says it will provide $6 billion in rebates for homeowners who make energy efficiency upgrades to their homes.

When The NEWS hopped onto Facebook over a year ago, we set a goal to get more “fans” on the social media site than Alan Thicke. Now that we have been on Twitter for awhile, we’ve set our sites on the Cosby TV family.

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