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Guest Blog
Here's the place for you to provide your commentary. Our Guest Blog invites all those in the HVACR industry to participate and converse with readers of The NEWS.

Who Is Your Next Manager?

September 19, 2012
“He was great in the field but he’s a lousy manager” is a common complaint among owners of service companies. So what’s an owner need to do to find a good manager? Here are some guidelines to help you pick the best manager from within.


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An Argument for Direct Mail in the HVAC Industry

September 13, 2012
For HVAC professionals, there will always be a debate as to which is the “best” marketing strategy to promote your business. Here are my three reasons why direct mail is your best option for lead generation.


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Common Cures for a Loud Air Conditioner

September 6, 2012
The noise from an air conditioning unit can have lots of causes depending on the type of unit. These noises should not be ignored and are almost always a sign something that has gone wrong or is in the process of going wrong.


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Be a Master of Your Business

August 17, 2012
A lot of small businesses try to be “Jacks of all trades” without mastering any. I am not saying that you cannot have more than one trade in your business. Where I see the problem is when small businesses try to do too much within the same trade.


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How to Integrate Google and Direct Mail to Market Your HVAC Business

August 10, 2012
Business owners have been using direct mail for a long time. But these days, many prospects are searching online to find HVAC contractors and manufacturers. Does this mean you should give up on direct mail and focus on online search marketing? No! But also yes.


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Staying Connected to Your Customers in This Digital Age

July 24, 2012
Joe Girard made the Guinness Book of World Records as the all-time record holder for automobile sales. He did it by creating lasting relationships with his clients by staying connected with them. There are many ways to stay connected with your customers, especially in this digital age.


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How to Get HVAC Jobs Consistently

June 26, 2012

Stop worrying about slow seasons and integrate your marketing to generate revenue year-round.


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Skyrocket Your Social Media

June 11, 2012

A new teleseminar from two marketing experts will be offered this week for contractors seeking ways to make their social media efforts worthwhile and successful.


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How to Successfully Bid a New Project

May 4, 2012

It’s tempting to hide behind your smartphone and tablet, trying to squeeze more work out of your day. Don’t do it when you are working on acquiring a new project. The estimating process is your prime opportunity to build a relationship with a prospective client.


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The Next Generation

April 18, 2012

Despite what all the naysayers claim about the up-and-coming generation of young people, I still find good people with solid character. And it is up to us as the owners and managers in the HVAC industry to train and mentor them to join and stay in our industry.


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