September 10, 2009
Staying aware and understanding industry trends will help you educate your consumers, leading to loyalty and a better bottom line. Originally Published in HVACR Business Magazine. A fad, by definition, is a short-term event — some might say, “a flash in the pan”. A trend, however, has the potential of becoming a long-term influence on… ( read more )
August 10, 2009
Regularly sharing information guarantees that everyone is on the same page, and moving in the same direction. Originally Published in HVACR Business Magazine. You’ve owned and operated your business for several years, but are learning that keeping your management team informed, up-to-date and on track are difficult tasks. You’re not alone. However, you are behind… ( read more )
July 10, 2009
To launch a business and lead it beyond the first five years, you need to be an innovative leader. Originally Published in HVACR Business Magazine. Johnny was the best hvacr service technician and installer in town. He entered all the contests and won many awards. There was nothing Johnny couldn’t install or service. He enjoyed… ( read more )
June 11, 2009
Originally Published in HVACR Business Magazine. In the 1988 movie, “Tucker: The Man And His Dream,” Actor Jeff Bridges plays great entrepreneur Preston Tucker. He is forced to hire a board of directors with prestigious names that will allow his company, the Tucker Corporation, to excel and go public. Robert Bennington chaired the board and… ( read more )
May 11, 2009
Originally Published in HVACR Business Magazine. Once upon a time, a young entrepreneur decided to start his own hvacr business. So he rented some office space with a little warehouse attached. Sitting in his small office the first day looking over his business plan, he saw a potential customer about to enter his office. In… ( read more )