Management

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Slower Growth Rates in 2019 but Opportunities Remain

Consumer spending may pull back this year but consumer health will be far from the precarious position of the prior decade.

January 7, 2019

As we begin another year, let’s look at the leading economic indicators that have influenced the wholesale trade in 2018 and will continue in 2019.

Business Management

Keep Your Webstore Fresh

Make it easy for contractors to do business with you by adding some of these features to your website.

January 7, 2019

Rich & Jen Schmitt

Those of you who had a good 2018 may believe you can simply rest on your laurels. Don’t sit counting your past accomplishments, start earning your next award.

Contractor Profit Advantage

New Year’s Resolution: Price Your Services Right

Incorrect calculations will lead you to arrive at selling prices that are not properly profitable.

January 5, 2019

Richard DiToma

The old saying is that, “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” However, when one contractor calls the other a high-priced crook or a low-ball fool of questionable quality, neither looks good in the eyes of the intelligent consumer. And if their prices are too high or low, they are hurting themselves.

Frank Windsor Named President of Rinnai America Corporation

January 3, 2019

During his time with Rinnai, Windsor has led major strategic initiatives including the start of the organization’s North American manufacturing facility in Griffin, Georgia.

Steffney Loganbill, HomeServiceChats Account Exec, to Speak at AHR Expo

January 2, 2019

Live website chat services sales leader to present ‘CRUSH Your Numbers: What You Need to Know to Grow’ at session presented by Women in HVACR.

Jamie Qualk Joins WSP Property and Buildings in San Francisco

December 21, 2018

Qualk will leverage his expertise working with Fortune 500 companies, professional sports franchises, federal and state governments and other institutional clients to help grow WSP’s business in the Bay Area.

Autodesk to Acquire BuildingConnected

December 21, 2018

BuildingConnected also offers TradeTapp, a subcontractor risk analysis platform, and Bid Board Pro, a platform that helps subcontractors manage and win more bids.