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Your regular dose of opinion, insight and commentary on the business of HVACR.

» Finances for Contractors
Saying Skip Snyder is "a contractor" is like saying Starbucks is a coffee shop. (04/04/2008) Read it.

» Winners Like Other Winners
A recent study shows that people who belong to associations make more money, are more satisfied with their jobs, and are happier in general. We're not making this up! (03/26/2008) Read it.

» Do Not Open
Is this a bad direct marketing idea or a good one? (03/19/2008) Read it.

» 7 Questions to Ask Yourself
Want to create new value for your customers? Start with what you already offer and then ask these seven classic questions. (03/14/2008) Read it.

» Those Fudge Lovin', Singin', Dancin' Fools
Would you rather satisfy your customers, or excite them? (03/08/2008) Read it.

» Wal-Mart to Make States Greener
Wal-Mart is going to show states how to make their capitol buildings more "green," including their HVAC systems. (03/03/2008) Read it.

» Relive the Experience
What a show! And here's the proof -- hundreds of professional photos from the 2008 ACCA Conference. (02/19/2008) Read it.

» Economic Outlook
Now you can listen to (and watch) last month's forum on the economic outlook for 2008. (02/19/2008) Read it.

» Love, Energy, Audacity, Proof
What is "extreme leadership"? (02/12/2008) Read it.

» Rutkowski Wins Highest Honor
Hank Rutkowski won the Spirit of Independence award, ACCA's highest honor. (02/11/2008) Read it.

» Let's Hear It for the Winners
Here are the winners of the 2008 ACCA Contractor Excellence awards. (02/10/2008) Read it.

» Milestones Marked
ACCA releases our annual report to members. (02/05/2008) Read it.

» Did You Guess Right?
"Turn It Up" in 2009. (02/05/2008) Read it.

» What's the Big Idea?
Tell us your "big idea" (sorry - we mean "XL idea") and you could win a thousand bucks at the ACCA Conference. (01/25/2008) Read it.

» Can You Guess What This Is?
You might see a lot of this image soon. (01/25/2008) Read it.

» A Different Kind of Dashboard
Your company lives and dies by numbers and metrics. Here are some cool dashboard tools that may make it easier to make sense of them. (01/24/2008) Read it.

» Best Contractors to Work For
Congrats to Flame Furnace and Classic Air's One Hour for being selected "Best Contractors to Work For" by the ACHR NEWS. (01/24/2008) Read it.

» Reading Is Fundamental
Coming to the conference? Bring a book and help support RIF, the nation's oldest literacy organization. (01/23/2008) Read it.

» The Whole Enchilada
Whole Foods goes whole hog about the environment (go figure). (12/07/2007) Read it.

» Tech Slain While Doing Job
A murdered tech's family needs your help. (12/04/2007) Read it.

» If I Only Knew Then ...
What did you learn the hard way? (11/02/2007) Read it.

» Fire Your Customers!
Are there some customers you're better off without? (07/17/2007) Read it.