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MCAA Introduces Management Methods Podcast

December 10, 2018

First podcast covers various options for transferring ownership of a company and showcases the advance planning and analysis needed for a successful transfer.

Unified Group Celebrates 20th Anniversary

December 5, 2018

Group discussed ways to find, hire and retain workers in the skilled trades.

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Aquatherm Hosts First BIGGEXCHANGE

International crowd from Germany, the United States, South Korea, China, Finland, and New Zealand gained the perspectives of 16 world-class experts from architecture, industry and science.

December 5, 2018

Steve Smith

More than 270 architects, planners, engineers, contractors and suppliers from around the world accepted Aquatherm GmbH’s invitation to gain insights into the latest trends in commercial and industrial construction at the company’s inaugural BIGGEXCHANGE.

ACCA Announces 2019 Annual Conference & Expo Keynote Speakers

November 14, 2018

The 2019 conference includes more than 35 education sessions covering topics focused on improving their workforce recruitment/retention, finances, technical knowledge and productivity.

New PERC Online Course Evaluates Residential Heating System Options

November 12, 2018

"A Comparative Analysis of Residential Heating Systems" will count toward continuing education credits from several associations.

Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562 Breaks Ground on Training Center

November 9, 2018

The 79,000-square-foot training facility will feature 50 welding booths and multiple technology-equipped classrooms for continuing education classes.

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Wearable Tech Offers Lee Company’s Techs Real-Time Support

Whether it’s smart glasses or a mobile app, technology helps crews run efficiently and provide up-to-date information to customers.

November 6, 2018

Steve Smith

Data routinely captured by Lee Company techs has helped the service contractor better serve its customers and deal with the industry’s labor shortage.

Contractor Profit Advantage

Calculate Overhead in Dollars and Cents

A set percentage most likely will not cover your true cost of overhead expenses.

November 6, 2018

Richard DiToma

Except for pure luck, using set percentages does not reflect actual cost. Percentages should not be used as a formula to arrive at your overhead cost.

e-commerce

Online Sales, Part Two

The three stages of e-commerce change.

November 5, 2018

Scott Benfield

In our first installment, we reviewed the “ugly” numbers of distributors as online commerce grows; only 2 in 10 distributors show sustainable online progress.

Inventory Management

Turning Branch Managers into Business Managers

Teach financial skills to make successful leaders.

November 5, 2018

Jason Bader

Over the past several years, I have focused on helping distributors become more profitable than they ever thought possible. In this mission, I realized how important the operational managers are to the success of the organization.