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Build Your Pricing Around Net Profit Per Hour

The key to pricing using net profit per hour is that you must estimate labor hours correctly.

The Problem isn’t Turnover; it’s Retention

Millennials place a great value on in-house training and anything that will advance their careers.

Be a Leader for Your Millennial Team Members

We need to support, encourage and unleash this generation to be the best they can be.

The Partner in Vendor-Partner

The vendor-partner should be a source of useful information, to help you solve problems.

20 Questions with Linda Couch

Linda Couch, COO at Parrish Services in Manasses, Va. discusses the importance of tapping into Millennial talent, communicating with an unconventional workforce and the challenge of commoditization.

Manufacturer vs. Aftermarket Universal Repair Parts

In the interest of saving time and peace of mind, contractors often go straight to OEM repair parts. However, there are several circumstances where universal parts are a smart choice.

Do You Yelp?

If your choice is to encourage client reviews on Yelp, you’ll see the best results if you also train on when NOT to Yelp.

Embrace Ethics in Your Company

When it comes to ethics in the workplace, many people make assumptions that others will act in an “ethical” manner. The unspoken issue is everyone has different perspectives on what ethical behavior is.

Make this Your Most Profitable Year Ever

Identify the lost revenue you’re already generating and you can grow your business without spending any more money.

Hire for Happiness

Ensure expansion and stability — and protect your business from disgruntled employees.

Do the Right Thing

A simple approach leads to an exceptional service experience for your customers.

Vanity Metrics vs. Clarity Metrics

There are many metrics to track, however, none are as important to profitability than current ratio, acid test, productivity ratio and net profit per hour.

Business Resolutions for a Profitable Year

Business resolutions force you to address issues that may keep your business from reaching its full potential.

20 Questions with Troy Meachum

Troy Meachum, president of ACR Supply Co. in North Carolina, discusses industry challenges, the importance of providing training and how to recruit and educate the next generation.

Be More Persuasive and Influential

Being a persuasive leader allows that leader to get the employees to understand the leader’s commitment to the success of the business, the success of the employees and the leader’s individual success creating a win-win-win scenario.

Pay Attention to Your Holiday Email Marketing

While it may not be very flashy or technologically impressive compared to other features of the internet, when leveraged correctly, email marketing can accomplish more than nearly any other online marketing technique.

Increase Your Sales with New Marketing Trends

Five ways mobile technology changed online marketing for residential HVACR businesses.

The Evolution of Smart Home Performance

An explosion of smart-technology for residential are being integrated into existing energy efficiency programs.

Five Activities that will Make a Difference in 2018

Profitability is the key to survival. Here’s five things you can do to ensure profitability in the New Year.

How to Recruit Women Technicians

You just never know when you will run into a woman who has the skills, drive, desire or ability to become your next superstar technician.