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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.

Supreme Court Grants Certification for Oral Hearing on Religious Discrimination Case

The Supreme court will be hearing lots of cases that could affect employers this year. IE3 takes a look at one of them about discrimination based on religion.

IE3 The Week of October 5: Here’s What Happened

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

New Jersey Considers State-Wide Paid Sick Leave

New Jersey is considering a state-wide sick pay law. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.

Legal Toolbox #104: Vacation & Military Service

Contractors often have questions about employees who also service in the military or reserves and this article shares some advice.

Exit Planning Pays Long-Term Dividends

Having an exit strategy for when you leave you company will ensure that it will continue to be successful long after you’ve left the helm.

Home Performance and Humidity

If you live in an area where the weather is humid, you must address it when you are trying to make a home perform better. Here is one contractor’s solution.

A Plug for Electrical Fire Prevention

Sometimes we don’t think about what we are plugging and where, but electrical fires can and will happen. Federated Insurance has some tips to prevent them.

IE3 The Week of September 28: Here’s What Happened

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

California Becomes Second State to Enact Sick Leave Law

The Governor of California recently signed a sick leave law that goes into effect July 1, 2015. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details of the new law.

The Missed Home Performance Opportunity in the HVAC Call

Mike Rogers shares how contractors are missing the home performance opportunity at every service call.

The Legal Toolbox #103: Do I Have To Pay For Training?

Brooke Duncan answers a question about voluntary training and if you have to pay for it or not.

The Client Journey – The Visit

This is the third article from consultant Frank Besenjak walking contractors through every aspect of working with a customer in a field service business.

The Changing Face of Facebook

Facebook is always making changes to improve its usability. IE3 looks at the most recent changes.

IE3 The Week of September 21: Here’s What Happened

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

Mobile Apps to Help You Run Your Service Business More Efficiently

Mobile apps can make your job easier and make your team more efficient. Learn how they can boost productivity on a daily basis.

Winter Is Coming…How Will You Maintain?

Maintenance is a great way to keep your team busy all year round. ACCA’s Luis Escobar shares how ACCA’s QM standard can help.

New Jersey Joins the States which have “Banned the Box”

It may not be legal to ask potential employees about past criminal convictions. A new law in New Jersey goes into effect of March 1, 2015 that limits it.

Get Your Company Noticed With Vehicle Wraps

Vehicle wraps are an easy way to make your fleet stand out from all the competition driving around your market.

Ventilation: Another Arrow for the Quiver of the Smart Home Performance Professional

It’s time to stop ignoring the V in HVAC and contractor Steve Saunders explains why.

IE3 The Week of September 14: Here’s What Happened

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

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