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GAFA and the Future of Smart-Home Pros: Big IoT Will Make Us Different, Not Worse
IoT initiatives by Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon will forever change the smart-home landscape, providing new and different opportunities for professional installers serving the 99 percenters.
May 30, 2017
Can Integrators Force Employees to Pay for Vehicle Damage?
Who is liable for vehicle damage caused by technician who crashes a company car while texting? What about insuring employees’ personal vehicles?
May 29, 2017
Best Buy Reports Strong Q1; Boosts Full-Year Outlook
Best Buy's stock leaps 13% in pre-market trading after reporting 1.5% domestic revenue growth in Q1. Outlook for year boosted to 2.5% growth.
May 25, 2017
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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.