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Survey Says: Are OSHA Regs Becoming More Intrusive?

November 9, 2015

Do you think Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) regulations are becoming more intrusive to your business?


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Don’t Be Married to How Things Were Done in the Past

Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
November 2, 2015

Just because your company has been doing things one way for a long time — maybe 15 years — does not mean that is the right way to do things today. 


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Letters From Our Readers: Nov. 2, 2015

November 2, 2015

The following remarks were made regarding the “Contractor Suggests Fix for Bottom Feeders” editorial by Kyle Gargaro, published Aug. 31, in The NEWS.


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Implantable Technology: The Future of the Human Race

Technological breakthroughs are going to change the way you do business
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
October 26, 2015

New technology will allow us to see and do things we’ve never considered possible. Learning to use these tools will give you an enormous advantage in the market.


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Sell Comfort, Not Heating and Cooling

Nicole Krawcke
October 19, 2015

Ask questions, educate the homeowner, and close the sale. By using this approach, you’ll not only differentiate your company from your competition, you’ll also increase customer satisfaction. 


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How Much Do You Complain About the Boss?

The NEWS' 2015 Best Contractor to Work For contest is now open
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
October 12, 2015

I would urge everyone who works for an outstanding boss to fill out the online form. The contest is now open, and runs through Nov. 23.


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Survey Says: Will We Be Able to Replace All the Retiring Baby Boomers?

October 12, 2015

Do you think the HVAC contracting industry will be able to replace all the retiring baby boomers?


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Make the Most Out of Industry Conferences

Pay attention, network, and plan accordingly when attending professional events
Kostora
Nick Kostora
October 5, 2015

There are ways for contractors to ensure they get their money’s worth at these events and gain valuable knowledge and insight into the industry that isn’t always readily available in their local or regional bubbles.


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Don’t Sell; Give People Reasons to Buy

Customers will never buy technology they don’t know exists
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
September 28, 2015

Be the best, otherwise your competitor is going to scoop in and take what’s yours. Are you up to the challenge?


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Can Your Customers Communicate With You?

Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
September 21, 2015

We’re a society that wants communication to take place at our convenience, and, as the years go by, the number of people who want to communicate electronically with yoru business will only continue to increase. Are you prepared?


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