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Our Pay Performance Journey

A pay for performance (P4P) plan is one way to encourage your employees to increase productivity. One contractor shares his company’s journey to P4P.

Bridging The Generation Gap Between Employees

Working in a multi-generational company can be tough. So, IE3 took a look at how you can bridge the generation gap, so get the best work out of all of your employees.

Performance Rewards: Keep Your Team Happy and Increase Your Bottom Line

Rewarding your team members for hard work and work above and beyond expectations can go a long way to having happy employees and a more profitable company.

Want Success in 2015? Get Your Marketing Plan Ready

You need to market your business to make sure your existing customers come back and you bring in new one. IE3 has some tips for marketing in 2015.

Navigating Change: Tips for Surviving and Thriving

Change is inevitable, but how you handle it is what counts. Three contractors share how they navigate change in their day-to-day business.

What You Should Know About Ebola As An Employer

Ebola in the U.S. is a hot media story right now, so IE3 has some information that employers need to know, in the event that an employee shows symptoms.

Want to Sell Your Company? An Intermediary Third Party May Be the Answer

You may think you are the best person to sell your business, but you are probably wrong. Here are some tips for why using a third party will make the sale smoother.

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.

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.

What’s Your Policy on Drugs and Alcohol?

Do you a drug and alcohol policy at your company? Do you need one? IE3 takes a look at what you need to know.

Commercial Maintenance: A 180 View

Commercial maintenance is an important part of keeping buildings comfortable & productive. Industry experts share their tips for commercial maintenance sales.

Department of Labor Publishes New Guidance on Prohibition Against Sex Discrimination

Discrimination takes many forms and Department of Labor has been addressing it for decades. Hilary Atkins has information on their latest guidance.

Send Your Tattooed Applicants My Way!

Just because an applicant has tattoos, you shouldn’t write them off. One contractor shares why he’ll happily take any of these applicants you don’t hire.

Total Service Means More Than Just HVAC

Having diverse service offerings is a good bet for contracting companies. Several leading companies share their success with adding new service offerings.

Ducks Quack, Eagles Soar!

In a world of sameness, companies that differentiate themselves are the ones who win big. So, you have to decide if you’re a duck or an eagle?

Better Than Multi-Tasking, Multiply Your Abilities By Outsourcing

Outsourcing certain job functions can help make your company more efficient and profitable. IE3 looks at some ways you can use outsourcing.

Community Service Helps Boost Business & More

Community service is good for your business in a variety of ways. Learn how you can boost your business by getting involved in your community.

Who’s Responsible: Employer or Employee?

Incidents will occur during the course of business, but is the employer or the employee responsible for these things? IE3 looks at who will be held accountable.

Getting To The Boss To Sell Commercial Services

If you aren’t getting to the decision maker, then you’ll never get the sale. IE3 has some tips for getting to the boss to sell commercial services.

What is an ESOP?

What’s your plan for your company when you decide to stop working? Maybe an ESOP would work. Learn what they are exactly and why they’re a good option.

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