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Author: Margo Vanover Porter

Margo Vanover Porter is a contributing writer for IE3 Magazine.

The Most Bang For Your Bucks

Video is becoming a favorite marketing tool for some HVAC contractors. With the advance of cell phone technology, it’s easy, […]

Controlling Outside Temperatures

Corporate Partner Spotlight Although it will be November—when the daytime temperature in Dayton, Ohio, typically hovers in the 50s—those contractors […]

Millennials Want Sustainable Systems

More and more customers, particularly millennials, are interested in purchasing from companies that demonstrate sound environmental and social practices, emphasizes […]

We All Have to Be Partners

HVAC contractors face multiple challenges that ACCA membership can help address, says Randy Roberts, vice president of sales and marketing, […]

Training & Technology Ramp Up Efficiency

To increase your team’s efficiency, try using a winning combination of training and technology.  Employing both could boost your bottom […]

Time to Show Off

With six locations in southern Ohio, Accurate Mechanical signs up for 15 to 20 home shows annually. “We’re in multiple […]

Women Who Choose HVACR

Not so long ago, women in the HVAC space were hard to find, particularly women in leadership and technical positions. […]

What’s App?

Apps have become such an integral part of the day-to-day HVAC business that most contractors can’t imagine how they ever managed without them.  The […]

Preventing Workplace Harassment

Hollywood’s high-profile and highly publicized scandals are having a transformative effect on the country’s attitude toward harassment, and business owners […]

What’s On Your Truck?

Capacitors, motors, circuit boards, start devices, filters, and humidifier pads…You name it, and you are likely to find it on […]

Making the Most of Your Online Presence

At the beginning of this year, Jimmie Johnson decided to test how online advertising affects his HVAC business.    “I wanted to know if […]

Training Your Team

HVAC training, whether focusing on technical or soft skills, can take many shapes and sizes. While some contractors may concentrate […]

Commercial Bids: Rules to Follow

It may seem obvious, but HVAC contractors agree that before you can prepare and submit a commercial bid, you need […]

Finding Commercial Software That Fits the Bill

When he heads to the ACCA’s IE3 Show in March, Lon Johnson plans to do some shopping. With his wish […]

What Technician Shortage?

IE3 looks at what contractors can do about the tech shortage.

Save Your Company: Don’t “Fall” Into A Seasonal Slowdown

IE3 has tips for avoiding seasonal slowdowns.

Making Your Name In Home Performance

IE3 looks at what it takes to stand out in the crowded home performance market.

Handling Health Care Challenges

IE3 takes a look at what it takes to work in health care facilities.

Can You Defeat The Giants?

Internet giants like Google and Amazon are making an entrance into home services. IE3 takes a look at what that means.

In Control: Home Automation Rules

Home automation isn’t the future, it’s the now. Find out what contractors are saying about this technology.

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