Bluetooth technology is a wireless standard that exchanges data wirelessly over short distances (100 meters) using radio wave frequency transmissions.

In part one of this two-part series, I explained the importance of email marketing and what contractors and business owners in the heating and cooling industry need to do to effectively set up email accounts. Now that we have covered those points, let’s take a deeper dive into creating and launching a successful email marketing campaign.

Apps are inherently more interactive than the old pen-and-paper method, as they encourage customers to participate in selecting the best system for their situation — ultimately selling themselves on it along the way.

Vendors offer a variety of programs that can do everything from calculate heat loss to fully run every facet of a contractor’s business. Here are some examples of what’s available in the market today.

While there are many benefits to going mobile, there is no question the transition takes a great deal of research, preparation, and training. 

HouseCall Pro has announced the nationwide launch of its smartphone app, available for free on iOS and Android devices, that enables service professionals to run their entire business from their smartphone and complimentary web portal.

As technology continues to advance, more and more industry mobile applications are becoming available for smartphones and tablets. Here are a few of the latest. 

Besednjak tracked down Mindshare Technologies, a company that creates survey systems, and, while it took some convincing, created Customer Care Plus in 2009. Besednjak runs the service with business partner Mark Schmidt.

CALMAC®, a leader in ice-based thermal energy storage systems, has launched a new app to identify the energy savings from applying thermal energy storage in commercial building projects.