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Overcoming Trying Times, COVID Uncertainty, New Regulations

COVID Uncertainty, changing retail demand, new regulations …

20 Questions with Clint Robertson

Publisher Terry Tanker sat down with Clint Robertson a licensed attorney, CPA, real estate broker, mediator, contractor, negotiator, and serial entrepreneur. He's half of the hit HGTV series Boise Boys. Luke Caldwell is his partner. The Boise Boys are celebrity partners and spokesmen for American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning.

Where Transferable Value Comes From

Creating an effective incentive plan that fits the needs of your team is the best way to ensure your management team stays in place and continues to increase business value after your departure.

What is Your Moonlighting Policy?

I had a different employee fix the customer’s system and fired the employee for moonlighting.

Customer Service Teams Need Processes for Business Growth

Take your “best of” lists of what your CSRs are already saying, add in the basic rules of customer service, and make a rough draft of your phone-answering script.

Invest in Your Company Culture

While the demands on leadership may be more urgent during times of crisis and change, the principles involved remain the same.

Creating a Culture of Accountability

When it comes to choosing the right software for your company, you need to consider several factors that complement your business obligations.

“Of course, I’m accountable, it’s just that …

I like salespeople who are accountable. In fact, I like anyone who’s accountable, but let’s stick with sales for now.

RIDGID® Introduces First In-Line Standard Press Tool: The RP 351

The RP 351 with SlimGrip™ handle for enhanced balance and control weighs only about eight pounds with battery.

RectorSeal® Offers Protection Against White Slime and Clogged HVAC Condensate Drains

A significant nuisance and the source of many callbacks to HVAC installations, white slime, algae, fungus, and bacteria co-mingle and can cause failures in condensate drain lines.

Taco Comfort Solutions® Introduces 00e® VR Series ECM Circulators

Taco Comfort Solutions new high-efficiency circulators.

enVerid Systems HEPA Air Purifier Added to Trane Wellsphere Indoor Air Quality Solutions Portfolio

enVerid Systems, a leading provider of indoor air quality (IAQ) and energy efficiency solutions, announced today that its enVerid Air Purifier will be sold by Trane by Trane Technologies as part of Trane’s Wellspher Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) solutions portfolio.

Enclosed drive

Siemens new enclosed drive system.

Danfoss AK-RC 251 Optyma™ Control improves efficiency and reduces installation time

Designed with new and existing and systems in mind, the AK-RC 251 Optyma™ Control electronic controller eliminates the need for mechanical thermostats in cooling applications along with defrost timers in freezer applications.

Survey Shows Office Closures by Business Size

In a recent survey by Digital.com 7 in 10 business had closed offices. However, small businesses were less likely to close office and have employees work from home.

Take Action to Make the 25C Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit Permanent

On May 18, 2021 Representative Roger Williams (R-TX) introduced H.R. 3324, the Incentivize Residential Energy Efficiency Act, which would make the Section 25C tax credit permanent. Section 25C offers homeowners a federal tax credit of 10 percent, up to $500, against the cost of energy efficient equipment—including HVAC systems. The …

One Easy Way Your Technicians Can Steal from You

Get a weekly cash flow report and the aged receivables and aged payables reports to back up the report. Look at the aging reports and see if things don’t look right.

Can I Still Test for Marijuana and Not be Liable?

Rules for drug testing employees can be confusing, but it’s neither as complicated nor as impossible as you may think.

How to Lead During a Time of Unprecedented Change

While the demands on leadership may be more urgent during times of crisis and change, the principles involved remain the same.

Be a Leader AND a Manager

A good manager should strive to be a great manager as well as a strong and competent leader.