Articles by Matt Michel

Recessions can be good for businesses that approach them correctly. Here are 10 reasons for optimism in a recession.

Major U.S. retailers were caught with too much inventory and were being forced to heavily discount to liquidate it. This was the result of the Bullwhip Effect.

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.

Selling a business is a roller coaster of emotion. If you are considering the sale of your company, be prepared for the following phases.

Courts have so far halted the OSHA mandate, the Medicate mandate, and the executive order. But does that mean the mandates are gone for good?

Unless we start pushing back in our local communities, we will wake up and find our only option is to own an all-electric home heated by wind and solar.

We thought the summer of COVID was going to be a challenge, but it’s this summer that will really challenge your ability to run your contracting business.

HVAC contractors are entrepreneurs. All you need is a little faith in yourselves and you will blow out 2021. Trust me.

Service contracting has been recognized by the money guys as a smart investment.

To emerge victorious from 2020, contractors must exhibit these traits.