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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.

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.

Put Your Objectives in the Driver’s Seat

When planning for you exit from your company, make sure your priorities, needs, and wants are met before you make any moves.

Hawaii “Closes the Gap” on Medical Marijuana Law

Hawaii recently amended it’s 15 year old medical marijuana law.

Good Works – Great Publicity!

Being involved in your community is not only good for your personally, but also professionally. IE3 looks at why you should get involved.

Why WiFi? How the Latest Wave of Wireless Thermostats is Changing HVAC

WiFi thermostats are changing the industry. IE3 looks at why they are essential to customer satisfaction.

Death and Taxes vs. Preserving Wealth: The Final Exit Planning Contest

Exit planning is tough, so IE3 is looking at what you can do to preserve your wealth.

If Your Employees Trash You Online, What Can You Do?

With the prevalence of social media, companies need to have strong policies in place to protect them from employees talking about them online.

On The Money: The Right Compensation Packages for Owners

Even the boss needs a paycheck, so IE3 looks at how to come up with the right compensation for the company owner.

DOL Proposes Large Increase to Salary Threshold for Exemptions from Overtime Pay

A new proposed rule may effect who is eligible for overtime pay. ACCA’s Hilary Atkins has the details.

Partnering With Sub-Contractors

Thinking about working with sub-contractors? IE3 has some tips to make sure that it all works out in everyone’s favor.

The Tech Shortage Is Really A Pricing Problem!

Industry Expert Tom Grandy explains why there isn’t a tech shortage, rather a pricing issue.

Charging Ahead With Service Agreements

IE3 has some tips for transitioning to a monthly service agreement payment plan.

Is GPS Good Business or a Reason for Employees to Cry “Big Brother?”

GPS can be a good thing or a bad thing when it comes to business. IE3 takes a look at its advantages.

Why You Should Be Offering Financing To Every Customer

If you are not offering financing to your customers, you might be losing sales. IE3 has some tips to help you out.

As the HVAC Workforce Ages, Recruit The Younger Generation

As the workforce ages, recruiting millennials is going to be more important. IE3 has so tips for making that happen.

Do You Know What Non-Billable Time Costs Your Company?

Non-billable time costs your company more than you think. Industry Expert, Tom Grandy explains.

Not Rich Enough to Need an Estate Plan? Your Company’s Future May Be at Risk

You’ve worked hard and you might think that your family will be well taken care of after you are gone. But the estate tax threatens some of that and IE3 has the details.

Tug of Warranty: It’s Shouldn’t Be This Hard

Warranties cause a lot of frustration in our industry. Some top contractors share their opinions on what the real issues are and how they can be fixed.

Competing With “Chuck In A Truck”

Competing with “Chuck in a Truck” can be frustrating, so IE3 took a look at what you can do.

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