Do You Have a Lunch Break Policy for Technicians?
Integrators cannot force employees to work through lunch, nor can employees opt to waive their lunch break.
News December 26
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Business Meals Are Still 50% Deductible, IRS Says
According to the IRS, business entertainment expenses will still be deductible, but the meal must be on a…
News December 20
People & Places: FIBBR Joins PVA; Legrand Acquires Kenall; StormAudio Joins Azione; Lau Wyrestorm
The latest in hirings and other notable movement within the custom electronics industry. Check back daily for updated…
News December 20
Is It Illegal to Install a ‘Hidden’ Smart Speaker?
Certain state laws prohibit audio recording in covert applications, so can you disguise an Amazon Echo or Google…
News December 18
CEDIA Members Open Up About Membership Value
Integrators cite education, certification as most important membership benefits.
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27 Business Processes Every Integrator Should Document…in Writing
Writing down step-by-step processes for sales, installation, scheduling/delivery, service, remote service communication, proposal generation and more will boost…
News December 7
The 17 Best Stories of 2018 That CE Pros Never Read
In 2018, many CE Pros skipped a lot of important business articles in favor of lighter fare. Let's…
News December 3
$9M Smart-Home Integrator Sells Biz to Employee and Top Client: Big Growth Planned
Greg Simmons and partner have sold their Las Vegas security and home-automation firm Eagle Sentry to long-time sales…
News November 30
Should You Add Surcharge to Clients Who Pay by Credit Card?
Legal expert Ken Kirschenbaum advises integrators to be careful about adding credit card surcharges.
News November 20
Are Integrators Ready to be ‘Energy Automation Contractors’?
Sonnen aims to create a new category of smart home integrators who unite solar, energy storage, vehicle charging…
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