Considering OneVision Resources? California integrator Cantara makes a case for going third-party and offering 24/7 service and support without the headache.
Jason Knott
Jason Knott is Data Solutions Architect and Evangelist for D-Tools. He is the former Editor-in-Chief of CE Pro. He can be reached at [email protected].
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No More Excuses: How Cantara Offers 24/7/365 Service Without the Headache
Southern California-based Cantara provides round-the-clock service without the stressful toll on employees. Here’s a closer look at how they do it.
Atlanta Integrator Uses ‘Doll House’ to Demo Home Controls
Home TheaterWorks in Alpharetta, Ga., constructs 16-foot-long x 9-foot high automated ‘doll house’ to demo Control4 equipment in its newly expanded showroom.
Small Integrator Implements Profitable $150/Month Service Plan
Four-person Gulf Coast AV in Biloxi, Miss., sells service plan with 20 free hours of labor for $150/month, and ‘trains’ clients to expect service calls only on Tuesdays.
Nest App Simplifies New England Integrator’s World
The simplicity of a single Nest app to control and receive alerts from thermostats, surveillance cameras and smoke detectors is the ideal solution for Rhode Island integrator Flint AV.
Federal Judge Blocks $47,476 Overtime Exemption Law
A federal judge has blocked the Department of Labor ruling set to take effect December 1 that raised the threshold for exemption from paying overtime from $23,660 to $47,476.
Vizio Gains Big-Time Traction in CE Market
PowerHouse Alliance’s decision to carry broad Vizio line of TVs was met with trepidation, but is paying dividends for the distributor and for integrators.
$80M ‘Virtual Business’ Bravas Group Focuses on Growth, Improved Efficiency
At its third annual meeting, Bravas Group discussed a slate of marketing, software, sales, and new hire training programs aimed at helping its 26 members grow.
Technicians Explain Why CE Pros Should Invest in Training Them!
Both young and old technicians attending the weeklong HTSA technical training session at Maverick Technical Institute (MTI) gain confidence in themselves and lots of loyalty for their company.
Mark Levinson Reinstitutes Dealer Academy; Gets Rave Reviews
After a 15-year hiatus, Harman Luxury Audio Group restarts its Mark Levinson Dealer Academy training with focus on technical quality, demo techniques and business model advice. Attendees leave excited to sell high-performance audio again.
Nest Brand Name Opens Doors for HVAC-based Integrator
Simply Comfort in Toronto uses the power of the Nest brand to its advantage — even in the clothes they wear — to achieve 100 installations per week.
Labor Shortage Among Electricians Seen as Big Problem (Infographic)
Nearly half of electricians (47%) are worried about finding skills staff over the next five to 10 years as rapid rates of retirement affect the industry, according to Klein Tools study.
