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CE Pro 100 2013

There’s been a definite change of tune amongst members of the CE Pro 100. While some might still be singing Bruce Springsteen’s “Glory Days” song, longing for the heady years of 2006-07, others are humming the old 1929 standby “Happy Days...

CE Pro Brand Analysis 2013

The 2013 CE Pro 100 Brand Analysis proves that numbers can validate what customer installers are seeing with their eyes. This year’s look at what products and services the 100 highest-grossing custom installation companies are offering shows that system traits...

Amazing Outdoor Entertainment Spaces

Long awaited summer is approaching, and the desire to be cooped up indoors is gone. A growing trend is “outdoor living,” using a backyard as another gathering space, not just for parties, but for casual day-to-day living. It’s a good time to focus on...

Home Theater Design Tips & Mistakes

Is there anything worse than a poorly designed home theater? A homeowner invites friends over to enjoy the finished room only to have them leave with disappointment written all over their faces. Do not let that happen to any of your clients. In this Advantage Series...

4 Ways to Seamlessly Blend Technology into Homes

Clients no longer just want state-of-the-art technology. The technology must blend seamlessly with the home’s decor, not distract from the hard work and money spent creating the place they call home. This Advantage Series White Paper goes inside four fabulous...

Keys to Selling, Servicing Robust Home Networks

In this Advantage Series White Paper, learn how to pitch clients on networks, including the use Wi-Fi Signal Mapping as a sales tool, develop remote maintenance service plans to earn recurring revenue, balance a hardwired solution with a wireless solution, and much more.

How to Design Great Equipment Racks

There are a few things integrators can do to stand out from the competition. One that rarely comes to mind - but should - is equipment rack design. A well done equipment rack can be the ultimate sign of craftsmanship, while a poorly done rack with a rat’s nest...

High Performance Audio Supplement

When sociologists discover long-lost enclaves of primitive humans deep in the Amazon rain forest, there is one remarkable common thread in every instance: They dance and create music. Whether they are singing or using rudimentary percussion instruments, the...

Central Vac: 10 Tips for Fighting Declining Margins

Central vacuum systems might not have the dazzling special effects of home theaters or automated conveniences of whole-home control systems, but they can certainly lead to a provocative, important discussion with clients. In this Advantage Series White Paper, learn...

Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series
Strategy & Planning Series