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Asking the Right Questions for the Perfect Lighting Installation
Or in short: How to become a lighting expert within 1 hour.
May 24, 2017
The Trick to Earning Smart-Home RMR: Get Out of Your Own Way
A true lack of commitment is the primary reason most integrators struggle to earn recurring monthly revenue (RMR) for smart home projects.
May 22, 2017
What We Can Learn About Valuing Our Services From SnapAV’s OvrC Pro
How much can you charge for service? That's the question on everyone's minds after SnapAV dropped the recurring fees for its OvrC remote management service.
May 17, 2017
Differentiating Your Smart-Home Business: CEDIA vs. DIY vs. Each Other
Smart-home integrators have to compete against other integrators, but also Geek Squad, electricians, security dealers, cable companies, consumers themselves (DIY) and more. Here are 6 ways to pick your targets and go after them head-on.
May 17, 2017
5 Steps to Combat Key-Person Dependency on Your Service Team
Key-Person Dependency describes when an organization relies too heavily on the knowledge or ability of one person. It's a risky situation for a business, especially when it comes to your service team.
May 17, 2017
Maverick Technical Institute Places 80% of First-Class Grads in Jobs
Maverick Technical Institute (MTI) in Nashua, N.H., has 100% graduation rate; places 80% from inaugural class in technician jobs immediately.