May 1, 2020 | Columns, Consultants' Corner
by Gerry Wagner Who is a GREE? Where is a GREE? This seemed like the perfect opportunity to answer some common questions we in the world of GREE get asked fairly often … at least those of us in the United States. So, what is a GREE? I have to admit, I myself have...
May 1, 2020 | Columns, Consultants' Corner
by Lorraine Ball If you have employees, sooner or later you will need to address employee turnover. It is a natural part of owning a business, people will come and go for a variety of reasons. Somethings you can’t control (a spouse is transferred out of state or the...
Apr 1, 2020 | Columns, Consultants' Corner
by Richard Harshaw In my last column, I made a passing reference to a “departmentalized income statement” and promised I’d get back to that topic soon. Promise made, Promise kept! What Do I Mean by “Departmentalized”? First, I assume you know what an income statement...
Apr 1, 2020 | Columns, Consultants' Corner
by Jim Hinshaw So we just completed a move from Phoenix to Dallas, started a new position with Service Roundtable, a company I have worked with as a consultant for years. I am the Vertical Market Manager for HVAC, one of four Vertical Markets under the Service Nation...
Apr 1, 2020 | Columns, Consultants' Corner
by Lorraine Ball It is not enough to have a general idea of an end result. Unless you are going to do all the work, you must have a clear company vision defining your purpose and goals to others. Your employees, business associates, and family members have to see your...
Mar 1, 2020 | Columns, Consultants' Corner
by Gerry Wagner Mini split installation / service aids and accessories I consider necessities: Mini splits have become so popular that their sales and installations increased annually by double digits and as a result, an onslaught of mini split installation / service...