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What Kind of Leader Do You Want to Be?

You can’t have a successful business without leadership. Whether you’ve got one employee or hundreds, it’s necessary to cultivate leadership qualities in yourself, and also in others.

Prepare for When Disaster Strikes

The only way to provide any help in your community is to have a solid disaster plan in place.

The Nature of Value

Understand the difference between value and price — and its impact on the sales experience.

Protect Your Company

Five reasons every small business needs an employee handbook.

‘I Made a Profit — Where’s the Cash?’

There are times your company shows a profit, yet you have problems scraping enough cash together for payroll.

Add Value to Your Customer Relationships

You should view your technicians’ proactive efforts as a service rather than a selling activity.

Set Goals When Planning Your Exit Strategy

The ultimate goal of exit planning is for the owner to thrive without the business, and for the business to continue to be operational and financially sound.

20 Questions with Mike Schwartz

Mike Schwartz discusses refrigeration and the environment, leading a large, diverse company and how contractors can differentiate themselves.

Improve Your Operations

Many pieces go into creating a business model that delivers consistent revenue and profit. Develop the operational side of your business, for financial success.

The Genius of Leadership

Change the way you think, set a direction and then build a team of personnel to achieve the end game.

Master SEO and Lead Generation

Your marketing must include a comprehensive strategy to engage with and obtain new customers online.

Try a New Pricing Level, Improve Your Bottom Line

Add your overhead cost per hour and your direct cost per hour. This is the absolute minimum price you must charge your customers.

Create Your Message and Grow Your Brand

Coming up with a brand message is a smart strategy, whether your company is new or it’s been around for years.

What I Learned from a Showgirl

Even though your technicians are performing multiple shows a day (three to four service calls), does that equate to their practice as well? Should you take a lesson from a showgirl and role-play with your technicians to practice, improve your presentation, and continue working toward your goal of perfection?

A Safe Workplace Starts with You

Sexual harassment, workplace violence and hostile work environments are not acceptable.

20 Questions with Carlton Harwood

Harwood discussed communication challenges, educating the industry and life lessons he learned from his mother.

Become A Money Making Machine

Calculate your market share and generate more money in your business.

When to Seek Outside Training Help

Stay ahead of the game with a strategic partner you can trust.

Attract & Retain the Next Generation of Employees

Millennials are not a lazy generation; you simply have to know how to lead them.