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20 Questions with Scott & Maureen Harders

Scott and Maureen discuss a new addition that doubled the size of their home, renovation challenges, HVACR contractors and HVACR concerns associated with the project.

Part 4: Establish the Appropriate Culture in Your Company

A culture that values and nurtures its customers and co-workers was the key to the tremendous growth and profitability of Peachtree Heating and Air Conditioning (Peachtree) from 1990 to 2002.

Have a Bone to Pick? Diagram It

By Terry Tanker. The fishbone diagram is an excellent management tool. It makes managers think about a process and all of the contributing factors ending in the result — good and bad.

Master These Four Elements for Happy Customers

There are four elements that customers are looking for from their hvac residential provider: on-time delivery, quality, professional behavior and convenience.

The Art of Firing

It’s one thing to lay off people, but quite another to fire someone.

20 Questions with Dick & Dave Slife

Dick and Davediscuss tips for success, challenges they face in the market and their predictions for the Cleveland Browns.

10 Commandments of Good Advertising

Ten Commandments of Good Advertising. Terry Tanker offers 10 tips to help improve your advertising.

Changes Ahead for the Distribution Channel?

HVACR Business interviews Donald L. Frendberg, executive vice president/COO of the Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) about industry trends.

Inventory is a Bet

Ruth King reveals what happens when you don't manage your inventory and how to do it so you don't get hit with a surprise loss.

Part 3: Establish the Appropriate “Culture” in Your Company

Part 3 of a series: How Peachtree Heating and Air Conditioning put in place principles, practices, and processes to assure co-workers were “winners”.

The Art of Recruiting

Recruiting doesn't begin and end with the hiring process, it remains one of the most important aspects of any hiring manager's job.

The Future of the Industry, Part 3

Sometimes, before we can look forward, it pays to reflect back. Often that perspective,

Why your limited liability company needs an operating agreement.

A good operating agreement can be a useful tool for running your business as an LLC.

Calculate Your Sales Price, part 2

Clear cut examples illustrate the best ways to calculate sales price.

The Art of the Board Meeting

Guy Kawasaki provides tips for successful boards and meetings that should offer guidance, support, and connections.

Part 2: Establish the Appropriate “Culture” in Your Company,

Referencing the culture he established at Peachtree Heating and Air Conditioning, Jackie Rainwater describes how to ensure the customer “wins” in every interaction with your company.

Masters of the Briefcase

Contractors will not be able to rely on their technical expertise to be successful and to rise above their competitors. The road to excellence requires a growing list of management skills.

The Future of the Industry, part 2

What trends do contractors need to be aware of when mapping out growth strategies for the upcoming years?

20 Questions with Bill Shaw

Shaw discusses his start at Mary Kay, the cosmetics giant, and his current role as president of Standard Supply and Distributing Company, Inc. and Bartos Industries.

Be Careful with Letters of Intent

Find out why letters of intent may be binding and some practical advice when crafting them.