Many owners pay themselves less than they are worth because most of their experience comes from the technical side of contracting, and not the business side. Here are some words of advice from my “ad hoc” panel of experts.
Ruud has formed a partnership with Chicago-based HVAC distributor NuComfort Supply Inc. Through this relationship, NuComfort Supply said it will sell Ruud residential and commercial heating and cooling systems, as well as Ruud replacement parts, indoor air quality products, and home generators.
Aerco International appoints chief executive officer; Advantix Systems opens new headquarters and training facility; ecobee partners with Austin Energy; Superior Boiler Works and ICI Caldaie establish partnership; Reliable Controls announces new BACnet Testing Laboratories certifications.
More than 50 members of The Unified Group convened for the organization’s 14th annual Owner’s Forum and Annual Meeting in November to discuss the importance of succession and strategic planning, networking, business success, and more.
Regardless of how your year has been, it’s time to put it behind you and start preparing for 2013. While I’m recommending it is time to start planning for next year, I also encourage you to spend some time reviewing this year’s results.
We all know how devastating a computer virus can be, but not every service contractor is aware of the destructive viruses that can infect a business. Unlike computer viruses, these profit killers aren’t transmitted through cyberspace; they grow and fester within the infected business strictly from internal causes.
I was lucky to see a classified ad from Rheem Manufacturing Co. in the Chicago Tribune way back in 1970 because it led me into a career in a unique industry with a group of really great people.
The election has come and gone. And while HVACR contractors held on to hope that November’s ballots would provide a bit of clarity, looming legislative gridlock and unstable economic conditions continue to provide a much murkier forecast.
