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Profanity in the Workplace

September 3, 2018

Often, when profanity is used in the workplace, managers, and supervisors are reluctant to address it for fear that they will be seen as prudish or part of the speech police. However, employers need to carefully consider their response to profane or obscene language when used by employees.

Cash, Check, or Credit for Now, But Future HVAC Payments Are Going Mobile

The goal is to make the transaction as simple as possible for customers

Nicole Krawcke

August 27, 2018

Contractors discuss the various payment options for customers.

The Solution to Struggling With Your Payroll Financials

Shane Rau

August 27, 2018

Labor and wages are a huge part of your expenses, and without an accurate figure, it will be difficult to truly gauge your business’s performance.

Letters From Our Readers: Aug. 27, 2018

August 27, 2018

The following remarks were made regarding the guest column “Solving the Leadership Gap in the Trade Industry,” written by Alex Willis, CEO of Leadership Surge, published July 26.

Strategic Initiative No. 3: Develop Consistency in All Your Processes

Richard Biava

August 27, 2018

Think about your favorite brands and chains — no matter what location you go to, they have a strong sense of consistency among their employees and products that keep you coming back.

Family-Owned Manufacturer Under New Leadership

August 21, 2018

Employees of Napoleon for 18 and 15 years respectively, Christopher Schroeter and Stephen Schroeter succeed the company’s founders, their parents, Wolfgang Schroeter, CEO, and Ingrid Schroeter, chief financial officer, who have been leading Napoleon for the past 40 years.

Online Reviews Are the New Word of Mouth

Chris Lonergan

August 20, 2018

Your reviews shape how people think about your company and can have a heavy impact in a prospective customer’s business selection decisions.

The Golden Ticket to Running the Best HVAC Contracting Company

Identify your problems and commit to resolving them

Jimmy Hiller

August 20, 2018

In thinking about that lesson and the long list of things I wanted to accomplish this year, I came up with the top three things I need to focus on at my business. I have also developed them into themes, so I can get the team to rally around my priorities. y technicians can be a huge headache for contractors. Fortunately, when it comes to side jobs for family and friends, the savvy contractor has the ability to turn the issue on its head.

Solving the Leadership Gap in the Trade Industry

Alex Willis

August 10, 2018

Even though the trades seem to be plagued with multiple issues, companies can take steps to elevate employees through leadership training. With so many entry-level employees, companies have to rely on incorporating technology to help reach the masses, creating consistency in delivering training material.

Nick Briggs, service technician, Pleune Service Co., Grand Rapids, Michigan, works on a unit. When it comes to service work, the company uses overtime as a tool to dampen demand during peak times - The NEWS - ACHR

Does Peak HVAC Pricing Result in Piqued Customers?

Experts debate raising prices during busy times

Joanna R. Turpin

August 6, 2018

Some are calling for the Uber dynamic pricing model to be used in the HVACR contracting world, especially during peak times like summer, when demand for technicians often outstrips supply.