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Laser Printing Primer

Prevent check fraud by understanding how laser checks can be altered and put technology in place to prevent disaster

Originality In Business Wins

Co-author of the newly released book called "Mavericks at Work: Why the Most Original Minds in Business Win" Polly LaBarre offers insight into the maverick minds behind businesses that defy business-as-usual.

20 Questions with Ken Lang

Ken Lang, owner of KW Lang Mechanical in Solon, Ohio, discusses the best boating route to Florida, his path to management and what it means to sell green in this industry.

Finding Financing in an Economic Decline

To keep your small business flush with cash while the government attempts to create programs designed to ease lending and improve our economy’s conditions, entrepreneurs should be creative and resourceful in finding financing during economic hardship.

Rules for Retaining Tax Records

An explanation and some clarity on the IRS guidelines

If Your Employees Regularly Fail, the Problem Might Be You

HVACR residential retail contractors who wish to grow their revenues and profits have a natural and synergistic diversification opportunity. With proper guidance, planning and execution, it’s not difficult to expand into the light commercial service and service agreement business.

More Marketing 2.0

Last month, we examined the first three online strategies that President Obama employed during his campaign. This month, we offer two more, as well as a discussion on privacy and getting your own online marketing revolution started.

Preoccupied Personnel

Your knack for shrewd business strategy should include tactics for keeping employees motivated, focused, and committed.

Your 2009 To-Do List

Ten small tasks that can make a big difference in the perception of your company and, ultimately, your bottom line.

Collection S.O.S.

A third party debt recovery team can help you improve accounts receivables while also educating you on how to spend time chasing new business, not past due accounts.

Improve Your Presentation

Paul Grunau offers suggestions on how to prepare for and deliver presentations. He says the ability to articulate why your team is the best choice for a project, and the ability to express how you will help your customer succeed, will continue to grow in importance.

Supervising Your Team

A supervisory system will guide you in planning, directing, and controlling the performance of your employees.

20 Questions with Rick Busby

Rick Busby, owner of Busby’s Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration in Augusta, Ga., discusses the economy, marketing and what Busby has learned from his dad.

Come Out From Under the Covers!

When the economy struggles, you don't have to. Keep making telephone calls, talking with clients and prospective customers, and keep a positive attitude. If you do this, the tough times won't be so tough

From Order-Taking to Order-Making

Choosing survival, denial or revival in this (and any) recession.

20 Questions With Dave Pannier

Pannier discusses managing in a downturn, leading change and the importance of open communication.

Marketing 2.0

The strategy, approach, and tools use in Barack Obama's campaign, and a look at how contractors can apply these same tools to growing their hvacr company brands.

Cash vs. Accrual Accounting

If you account on a cash basis, you record a sale when you get the money in the door. You record an expense when you write the check for that expense. There are no accounts receivable and accounts payable. There is no inventory.

Success and Failure

Guy Kawasaki interviews Michael Raynor on how strategy makes or breaks a company.

Tax Planning

Forecasting your annual tax benefits for 2009 may help you increase your business.