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Melissa Broadus Sep 1 2010 | Most contractors will tell you that maintenance agreements keep them busy during the slower times of the year. Kevin Morriston, service manager at Air Conditioning by Jay, says it is no different at…

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The Buzz for September 1, 2010 »

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Melissa Broadus Sep 1 2010 | Time to catch up on the buzz! This week: The world needs more specialized laborers, such as HVAC technicians;…

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Four Ways to Increase Maintenance Agreement Sales »

Tom Grandy Aug 30 2010 | Listen up! Maintenance agreements are literally the foundation stone for profitable growth in the 21st century. Maintenance agreements tie…

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Contractors Remain Cautious »

Melissa Broadus Aug 24 2010 | The Contractor Comfort Index (CCI) declined for a second consecutive month in August. The Air Conditioning Contractors of America…

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Customer Retention is the New Acquisition »

Adams Hudson Aug 18 2010 | Your business is about sales. No sales means there is no business. It doesn’t matter how “good” you are.…

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Customer Retention is the New Acquisition »

Adams Hudson Aug 18 2010 | Your business is about sales. No sales means there is no business. It doesn’t matter how “good” you are. In harsh business times, harsh reality is required: Customers are sales.…

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Four Ways to Increase Maintenance Agreement Sales »

Tom Grandy Aug 30 2010 | Listen up! Maintenance agreements are literally the foundation stone for profitable growth in the 21st century. Maintenance agreements tie your customers into your company long term, increase your service work, fill your slow times, almost guarantee you will be selected for replacement of any equipment, and substantially increase the selling price of your company. Assuming…

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Maintenance Agreements Keep Arizona Contractor Profitable Year Round »

Melissa Broadus Sep 1 2010 | Most contractors will tell you that maintenance agreements keep them busy during the slower times of the year. Kevin Morriston, service manager at Air Conditioning by Jay, says it is no different at his company, and they put a prime focus on selling and keeping their maintenance customers to keep their company busy and profitable.…

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Joanna Turpin Jul 7 2010 | High-end HVAC equipment can offer pretty big benefits for the consumer -- and also the contractor, as manufacturers create systems that make installation and service easier.…

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Websites are very labor intensive and need to change constantly, says Steve Marino. He notes that spending that time is necessary, because all advertising should be geared toward bringing customers to a contractor’s well-designed website.

Websites Make Lasting First Impressions »

Joanna Turpin Jul 8 2010 | How successful contractors make sure that their website provides an experience as special as the services they provide to their customers.…

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Sticking to Game Plan Leads to Growth »

CE Magazine Staff Jul 7 2010 | There comes a point in every HVAC contracting company's development when it stops being a heating and cooling company and starts being a true business.…

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New Resources for ACCA Members »

CE Magazine Staff Jul 7 2010 | New ACCA member benefits include a guidebook on technician compensation and overtime, and a new library of forms and templates. Plus, on-demand…

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Help Customers Choose High Efficiency »

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Joanna Turpin Jul 6 2010 | We asked contractor Greg Gill (Action Air Conditioning, Heating & Solar) how he helps customers choose high-efficiency equipment.…

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Close More HVAC Sales This Summer »

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Adams Hudson Jul 6 2010 | The only way to increase your sales is to ... well, close more sales. Here are some closing techniques that work.…

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ACCA Launches Contracting Week »

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CE Magazine Staff Jul 6 2010 | In October, ACCA will host four powerhouse learning events for contractors, service managers and other HVACR professionals in Fort Worth.…

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Sharpen Your Online Image »

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John Sedine Jul 2 2010 | ACCA Chairman John Sedine shares lessons he's learned on the importance of online image to HVACR contractors.…

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CE Magazine Staff Jul 30 2010 | MV Series ceiling diffusers are a one-piece, diffuser-damper-collar-box combination that are constructed of scratch- and heat-resistant, rustproof white engineered polymer in two…

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High-End Fan »

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CE Magazine Staff Jul 30 2010 | Isis® is an industrial-chic, energy-efficient fan now available for high-ceiling residential properties. Isis is a versatile, slim, contemporarily designed ceiling-mount fan that delivers…

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CE Magazine Staff Jul 30 2010 | The GM40AV mechanical time switch and the GM40AVE electronic time switch now incorporate an auto-voltage selection feature that automatically detects the appropriate voltage supply needs for any 40-A heavy-duty load.…

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