Articles by Kyle Gargaro

How many contractors are truly looking three to five years down the road to investigate what their company will look like and, more importantly, what their competitors will look like? Odds are the government will be moving the goal posts on you.

Put the term Internet of Things into a Google search and you will soon see 752 million results. It has become a buzzword, both inside and outside the HVAC industry. But, does everyone know what the phrase actually encompasses? 

Remember, if you are staying the same, you are getting worse when compared to your competition and will probably be losing market share.

A well-rested employee makes better decisions, connects more with customers, and is generally more enjoyable to be around. If that is true for your employees, it’s probably the case for you, too. 

In today’s world of fast-paced lifestyles and homes where both partners are working, today’s customer expect a different type of service company. Make sure you are willing to meet those needs.

As a contractor, you can’t just sit back and complain about how the government intruded into your business. You need to find time to learn about the issues and make your voice heard.

For the second year in a row, CEOs took questions directly from the contractor audience of ACCA’s annual conference. 

Every contractor can decide on his or her own cause, but tying it to the business is not a bad idea. In today’s day of social media and communication, your good deeds get talked about in the community a lot more. It’s something to think about.

After June 30, state and local contracting associations will be able to control their own membership dues, enroll and renew members, and develop their own strategic plans and benefits. This decision will affect contracting companies in about 40 percent of the country that have businesses in areas with local or state ACCA chapters.

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