May 1, 2020 | Columns, Consultants' Corner
by Jim Hinshaw We are in the midst of a storm of biblical proportions. Comparing it to anything in the past is useless, we have never seen anything that moved this fast across the world like this Pandemic. What are we to do? Seems like some are doing this: rant and...
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...
