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Many people leave the trade because they find themselves spending too much time working rather than spending time with their families or pursuing outside interests. So how can contractors help?

Employee handbooks may once again become a potential source of liability for unsuspecting employers.

When looking for new ways to generate leads and build brand awareness and brand loyalty, home service business leaders can look inward to something they are likely already doing: impacting the community.

Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. I am speaking of the latest trend in HVAC contracting — the mergers and acquisitions of HVAC contractors. For many readers, they realize this is not a new trend, but rather a repeat.

The physical demands of HVAC take a toll on technicians and often contribute to their decision to leave the trade. That’s why the major tool manufacturers work to make their offerings lighter and easier to use.

Don’t let yourself or some smooth-talking salesman rush you into signing anything before your own specific needs have been properly analyzed.

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Edward Yao, founder of OneLocal.

When Stephanie Postell looked for a job in the past, she went through the usual channels. Her latest job search, however, took place via social media. This way of connecting candidates with potential employers is becoming more common in all aspects of the HVAC business.

For a contractor, the most critical link in the supply chain is the one with his supplier/distributor. Conducting a supplier review can enhance and strengthen this relationship.

People seem to watch more TV than ever, but not in the traditional way. Instead, people are streaming their programs, and that creates a challenge for HVAC contractors trying to market to potential customers.