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If you are an HVAC professional, then you’re probably familiar with regulating airflow issues. Whether it be leaky air ducts, a clogged air conditioner coil or just lack of return air; these air upgrades are what lower the total static pressures to improve a fan's airflow. But, how do you know if there is a problem with the airflow, to begin with? A way to determine what air upgrades are necessary for your costumers is by conducting a static pressure test. This test is used to uncover hidden problems that other technicians might have missed. But, before performing any kind of test, you must collect certain information from both the indoor and outdoor equipment that you are working with.

Providing positive experiences for customers can drastically affect the development of any business. Therefore, hiring great field technicians to support and greet your customers is critical. These field techs are up close and personal with clients the most. Which begs the question, how can your field technicians provide a great customer experience?

When working in the HVAC, plumbing or electrical industry, you are asked to perform some rather meaningful jobs in both commercial and residential sites. Whether you are installing new ceiling fans and light fixtures or designing the heating and cooling systems in a home, you are trusted to do the job correctly to receive payment. However, it is rather challenging building the appropriate price for your product and/or service. Many companies experience conflict with selecting prices because they don’t want to overcharge and end up driving away customers.

Working in the plumbing industry takes more than just being handy. It is necessary to be aware of how to securely explore your way through a work-site and more importantly, your tools. Experts in the trade business maneuver around various problems and perils, to give the best plumbing solutions and encounters to customers.

When managing any type of company, it is important to be aware of how much money is being made and how much is being spent. Calculating your operating income is a popular method used for providing just that. It is a way to measure your profitability. The higher the operating income, the more profitable a company is. Which begs the question, how profitable is your service contractor business?

This October marks the 15th year anniversary of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Yes, the National Cyber Security Association has dedicated a whole month to remind us of the risks that are within cyberspace. Are you taking the precautious to make sure your information remains untouched - or are you their next victim?