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The Price is Right?

May 13, 2013

Can you remember back not too many years ago when things were really going well and we got into the habit of raising prices every six months or so? 


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Survey Says...

May 13, 2013

Are service agreements a significant part of your business?


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Bet on the Next Big HVAC Product

May 6, 2013

Based on our economic situation and the tough business world it might be a long shot for a company to last 10 years or 10 months. Sure, you might be at the top of your game and market this year, but where will you be in five, 10, or 40 years? 


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Letters From Our Readers: May 6, 2013

May 6, 2013

Contractors discuss the regional standards lawsuit and comment on how business is going so far this year.


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What Our Kids Could Teach Washington

April 29, 2013

It seems like Congress can’t agree on much these days — at least not in any timely fashion. And definitely not without a lot of whining, name calling, finger pointing, and foot stomping.


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Podcasts: April 29, 2013

April 29, 2013

Listeners will learn a little bit more about ductless air conditioning systems from a man who has been involved in selling them for more than 20 years, Mike Haines. 


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How to Effectively Contact Customers

April 22, 2013

AchieveGlobal then analyzed the interview transcripts to determine what competencies create exceptional experiences for customers. By studying their findings, we can develop a list of recommendations for our customer service employees, which, hopefully, will make them top customer contact employees.


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Podcasts: April 22, 2013

April 22, 2013

Listeners will be introduced to Greenheck’s new Housed Plenum Fan Array (HPA) offering. You’ll hear about the performance and service benefits of incorporating multiple small fans versus one single large fan into new and/or retrofit air-handling applications. 


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Awaiting the Natural Refrigerant Revolution

April 15, 2013
Inroads regarding natural refrigerants have been reported — and will continue to be reported — in The NEWS. I recently returned from the International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) Conference in Colorado Springs where ‘natural’ was — naturally — the topic.


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Podcasts: April 15, 2013

April 15, 2013
In this podcast, Joe Crisara, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical service contractor “sales coach” with contractorselling.com, shares HVAC-specific marketing and sales tips designed to help contractors succeed in today’s business environment. 


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Selling Zoning is Easier Than You Might Think

This overview of the benefits of zoning includes tips for selling to consumers and businesses. Tom Jackson discusses options for new construction and retrofit, as well as some ways a residential contractor can get into the light commercial business with zoning products. Speaker: Tom Jackson, CEO, Jackson Systems
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