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Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Fresh Thoughts on 50 ‘CE Pro Masters’

My 'CE Pro Masters' nominees, who are due recognition for influencing the field of custom electronics, include Richard Schram, Mark Friedman and Deborah Smith. Who else is worthy?View this story

Posted by Chuck Schneider on 05/14 at 09:29 AM
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Thursday, May 02, 2013

Is Home Health Tech Really Viable?

The home health technology category shows every possible indication of growth, but more and more I am becoming convinced it is not a long-term viable product category for integrators.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 05/02 at 11:25 AM
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Friday, April 19, 2013

Is Your Plumber a Better Businessman Than You?

Until you stop showrooming in its tracks, you will never be able to develop recurring monthly revenue. Here is some advice.View this story

Posted by Chuck Schneider on 04/19 at 10:51 AM
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A Very Jeremy Lesson: Go to Where the Customers Are

Sell speakers at tailgate parties, throw Tupperware parties for security systems, pitch listening rooms at the symphony .... Go out and find your core audience.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 04/19 at 09:32 AM
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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

How Do You Make Sure You Get Paid?

What are your options when the client doesn't want to make the final payment? Withholding keypad engraving and getting a credit card are some tips integrators reveal.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 04/16 at 08:15 AM
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Monday, April 01, 2013

CE Pro to Name 50 Old Farts of CE

‘I can’t remember the last time we got a little respect around here,’ says CEDIA board member and Old Fart Bill Skaer.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 04/01 at 11:55 AM
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Friday, March 29, 2013

Airport Signage Tragedy: Can You Sell a TV Safety Audit?

In light of the tragic incident in Birmingham, Ala., in which a digital signage board toppled over and killed a child, why not sell TV safety?View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 03/29 at 11:01 AM
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Wednesday, March 27, 2013

TWC: How Can We Make Our Service Worse?

VIDEO: Time Warner Cable fake customer service reps ask customers what they can do to make their lives worse. Longer hold times perhaps?View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 03/27 at 09:05 AM
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Rep Events Filling a Much-Needed Void

End Result in Pittsburgh is the latest independent manufacturers rep to hold a successful one-day training event to help dealers connect in their local market.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 03/27 at 05:37 AM
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Friday, March 22, 2013

Are Buying Groups Worth Joining?

Industry veteran Chuck Schneider opines that buying groups offer potential networking and learning opportunities, but his assessment is they are breakeven propositions for integrators.View this story

Posted by Chuck Schneider on 03/22 at 05:28 AM
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Thursday, March 21, 2013

DIY Home Automation: A Limited Market

Home automation systems have been cheap and good for years, and DIYers still aren’t snapping them up. Here's why DIY automation remains an uphill battle.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 03/21 at 09:06 AM
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Monday, March 18, 2013

SpeakerCraft Joins ‘Harlem Shake’ Craze

SpeakerCraft staff 'gets down' to the Harlem Shake.View this story

Posted by Jason Knott on 03/18 at 09:25 AM
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Friday, March 15, 2013

Julie’s Mom Sends Old Mobile Phone to Cryogenics

From the lady who labels her router “router” comes a solution for preserving old cell phone until it can be revived.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 03/15 at 12:35 PM
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Integrator: It’s OK Builders Haven’t ‘Bought into’ Tech, I Want Retrofits

Veteran integrator Eli Citrom of Citrom Home Automation sees builders' continued lack of acceptance of home tech as an ongoing opportunity for his retrofit business.View this story

Posted by Eli Citrom on 03/13 at 07:20 AM
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Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Fli Tunes is a Frisbee by Day, iPod ‘Amplifier’ by Night

Fli Tunes flying disc-turned-iPod 'amplifer' is ‘craziest trend that’s taking off all over Europe this summer’ but probably not recommended for Ultimate Frisbee.View this story

Posted by Julie Jacobson on 03/12 at 08:03 AM
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