In the old days, distributors operated as if all civilization ended at the edge of the piece of dirt they called their territory. Overlooking national trends, being caught off guard by new technologies and losing out on the opportunity to shape the future were all symptoms of this limited outlook.
Group Mobile, a provider of rugged mobile and field-use computing products, has announced the addition of Sonim Technologies’ XP smartphone line to its portfolio. Adding the line will help Group Mobile meet the demand for rugged smartphones by field service, construction, and other industries.
In our continuing series on Soft Skills, I was intrigued by some comments I read from Michael O’Brien and the issue of self-awareness, which has always interested me. I’m convinced that all the self-help that exists is useless unless the person who is seeking to improve understands the need (or self-awareness) before you begin.
Recently, Emily Saving, vice president for professional and program development at HARDI, spoke with Kari Arfstrom, executive director for the HVACR Workforce Development Foundation, to talk about the new labor analysis reports released by the foundation this fall.
Tipping restaurant servers, delivery drivers, cab drivers, hair stylists, and movers has become a common practice in today’s world. But, what about service contractors?
The holidays are a great time of year, depending on who you are and what you do for a living. Most people on the front lines in a retail organization will tell you that this time of year is exhausting. This time of year can also be stressful to our people in the home service industry.
FMI Corp., a leading provider of management consulting, investment banking, and leader development services to the engineering and construction (E&C) industry, and Results Canada, an advisor to Canadian emerging growth firms, have announced the launch of FMI Results.
HVAC contractors must develop policies and procedures for technicians that please non-smokers, yet don’t vilify those who do smoke. It’s a problem with no easy answer; one that is likely greyer than the cloud of smoke at the end of a cigarette.
Since 2004, Schneider’s 72 Degrees has grown from six employees to 21. The company offers 100 percent residential service, repair, and replacement services with 13 vehicles in its fleet. It ended 2014 with just under $3 million in sales.
Your company name could be in front of thousands of potential customers, and you could be recognized as the authority in your marketplace. You can’t put a price tag on that.