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The ACCA HVAC Blog is focused on helping professional contractors run smarter, better businesses. Led by contractors themselves, who know firsthand the technology and cultural changes that are transforming old-school trades into a high-tech, dynamic, and driven industry. ACCA HVAC Blog is where forward-thinking contractors go for daily content to feed their passion for success.

Working With Customers Who Speak Other Languages

We live in a diverse society that speaks many languages. IE3 looks at what you can do to make customers who don’t speak English have a great experience.

Which Way Out? Selling Your Business

Selling your business is one option that you may want to seriously consider when you are planning your exit from the company.

Am I Obligated to Pay an Employee Who Can’t Work?

Legal Expert, Brooke Duncan, tackles another question about paying employees in his latest Legal Toolbox.

IE3 The Week of August 23: Here’s What Happened

Fit to work. Do you have a screening process in place to ensure that potential hires are fit to perform […]

3 Ways To Make Your Website So “User-Friendly” That Your Phones Will Ring Non-Stop

Brian Kraff shares three tips for getting your website to make your phones ring off the hook.

July 2015 Tech Challenge – Answer

Here’s the answer to the July 2015 Tech Challenge.

How Much Will Shading a Condensing Unit Improve AC Efficiency?

Building Science Expert, Allison Bailes explains why shading your condensing unit doesn’t really improve efficiency.

Fit to Work Policies

Ensuring that new employees can meet the physical demands of the job helps lower the chances of on-the-job injuries and worker’s comp claims.

Can I Confront An Employee About Why They Didn’t Report An Injury?

Work injuries can be costly for employers, but what happens when an employee doesn’t report it right away? IE3 explains.

IE3 The Week of August 16: Here’s What Happened

Miss any of our stories last week? Here’s your chance to catch up.

Not Only Are Energy Standards Changing, So Is the Process the Government Uses to Set Them

There are a lot of changes coming for energy policy and how these policies are drafted are changing, too. Charlie McCrudden has all the details.

When Does a Technicians Pay Start and Stop?

ACCA always receives questions about when employees time on the clock begins and ends. Brooke Duncan tackles another one of these tough questions.

Business Momentum and Follow Up

Customer service is like long distance running, you have to capitalize on momentum to conserve energy for when it’s needed.

So Many Options For Home Performance

Home performance consists of many different things to improve homes. Contractor, Mark Pippin explains why you need to share all the options with customers.

Executive Order on Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors Anticipated Soon

A new executive order may cause you to have to give paid sick leave when working on government contracts. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.

IE3 The Week of August 9: Here’s What Happened

Miss any of our stories last week? Here’s your chance to catch up.

Commercial Service Sales: The First Meeting Qualification

The key to successful commercial sales is asking qualifying questions. James Graening explains how to develop strong qualifying questions for your meetings.

What Are the Pros and Cons of a Salaried Position?

ACCA received another question about salaried versus hourly employees that IE3 is tackling.

Spoiled Rotten for Summer Comfort

Dan Welklin explains why it’s OK to be spoiled rotten when it comes to comfort.

Employers Need to Ensure Credit Card Processing Compliance In the Wake of Evolving Microchip Technology

There are new credit card compliance rules that you need to be aware of as a business owner. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.

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