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Hardcore Tips to Build a Strong Business

Les Gold Discusses How to Negotiate Your Way to the Top
Greg Mazurkiewicz
January 20, 2014

Star of the hit cable TV show “Hardcore Pawn,” which quickly catapulted him to national fame, Les Gold is anything but an overnight sensation when it comes to business.


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Bringing VRF’s Future to the Present

LG Executives Discuss VRF in the US Market
Mike Murphy
Mike Murphy
January 20, 2014

The variable-refrigerant flow (VRF) slice of the U.S. HVAC market was worth approximately $382.9 million in 2012, up a mere 23 percent from $311.7 in 2011, according to LG Electronics executives at a company press event held in October 2013. 


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The Measure of SEO Success Is Revenue, Not Your Google Website Ranking

Most Web Marketing Firms Start with the Wrong End in Mind
Ben-Landers
Ben Landers
January 20, 2014

The most important measure of SEO success is revenue and gross profit from organic search. 


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Record Numbers for MSCA Conference

Attendees Discuss Branding, Welcome New Board Members
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
January 20, 2014

The Mechanical Services Contractors of America (MSCA) pushed its members to “go beyond their limits” at its 2013 conference, which turned out to be the most well-attended event in the association’s history.


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Building Matters: Power to the Supply Chain

Energy-Efficiency Monitoring Transcends Worldwide
Bruce Bisset
January 20, 2014

Building engineering service firms still have a lot of work to do to adapt the way we work and make sure we are fit for the challenges ahead. 


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Internet Scams Are Hazardous to Contractors’ Money, Reputation

Hacking, Phishing, Shady Emails Can Harm Anyone
Matt Bishop
January 20, 2014

Many HVAC contractors and their employees face the same challenge on a daily basis — how to keep theircompanies safe on the Internet.


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Distributor Provides Learning Opportunity

ABCO Expo Educates, Networks Industry Players
Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
January 20, 2014

Distributors in several markets have found their contracting customers appreciate when they bring together manufacturers and educational opportunities at their local branches as well.


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Customers Are Mobile; Is Your Marketing?

Ensure Online Offerings are Accessible on Mobile Devices
Court Cunningham
January 20, 2014

In tomorrow’s world, not optimizing for mobile is the equivalent of not having a Web presence today. It is essentially ignoring how potential customers want to find you and leaving money on the table.


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2014 HVACR Directory & Source Guide

The No. 1 HVACR Buyers Guide for 80 Years
January 14, 2014

The NEWS HVACR Directory & Source Guide is one of the industry’s most valuable resources. HVACR pros rely on it to locate products, get technical support, and discover new business opportunities. 


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Google to Buy Nest for $3.2 Billion

Nest to Retain Brand Identity, Company Leadership
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Jen Anesi
January 14, 2014

On Jan. 13, Google Inc. announced it had entered into an agreement to buy smart thermostat manufacturer Nest Labs Inc. for $3.2 billion in cash. 


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