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Preparing for an Electrical Exam

Not every electrical license exam is the same, so here are some important steps that you can take to improve your chance of passing this difficult exam.

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Growing the Recurring Monthly Revenue Pipeline

Recurring monthly revenue (RMR) is a great way to keep a business operating even if sales are down or projects are delayed. Here are some ways to implement RMR into your business.

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The Talent Struggle: Hiring and Retaining Talent in the Security Industry

Finding and keeping talented employees is a big challenge right now for the security industry. Here are some ways to attract and keep employees.

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HVAC System Service: Shared Responsibility = Shared Benefits

Follow these five steps to set up a routine service program with your customer that will be beneficial to the equipment owner and the service company.

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Ground Resistance Testing

How do we know if our single ground rod has the proper earth resistance? We don’t know unless we have a ground resistance tester and know how to use it. So let’s look at how we perform this test.

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Why be an Electrician?

This is a good question, and I would be happy to answer it. The initial question, typically, is “should I go to college, or should I learn a trade?” I have nothing against college, but I am a strong proponent of learning a trade, the electrical trade. The electrical trade has many career paths and opportunities, anywhere in the country, and there is no limit to the earnings potential. No limit! Not to mention, there is no tuition. Let’s take a closer look at why you should […]

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How COVID-19 Has Impacted the HVAC Industry

The HVAC industry felt the same impact of COVID-19 that many manufacturers in our national economy have experienced. Shortages in copper, aluminum, plastics, and microchips make it difficult for manufacturers to keep up with demand. Add in the pressure from a robust residential housing market and you get the perfect storm for limited supplies. So, what is the solution when it’s hot and the parts aren’t available? Or you want to move to that new townhouse, but it can’t be completed due to supply problems. More importantly, what […]

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FEMA Emergency Generator Installations

By the time the company makes it to the job site, considerable time and money have already been spent on the project. The electrical foreman has many responsibilities and can single–handedly be the cause of a failed project. The foreman needs to be the National Electrical Code guru, assistant to the Project Manager, Human Resources liaison, team coach, and much more. Like other positions in the field, the electrical foreman needs continuous training to keep on top of the game. Here are four easy steps for managing an electrical job site.

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HVAC Career Options

Career opportunities in HVAC and refrigeration are more diverse than many other trade-oriented professions. It is rarely impacted by bumps in the economy and as a result, many lucrative HVAC jobs exist that make rewarding careers. Beginning at the most entry-level position and working our way up, we discuss some of the HVAC career options in our blog.

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Electrical Job Site Management in Four Easy Steps

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The Cloud Has Changed Everything…Even Security

What does Microsoft Office365, Dropbox, Apple iCloud, and the future of electronic security systems have in common? Two simple words… “The Cloud”. What is the cloud? The answer to this question has eluded many, because there is no one simple answer. Talk to 10 different cloud providers, and you will get 10 different answers. It is not a puffy white thing in the sky where are dreams are held. The Cloud is a simply someone else’s data center. The cloud is someone else’s problem. It can be configured to hold different forms of digital media and data virtually. The data can be held in silos or combined. Storage and data can be added very quickly and extremely cost effective. 80% of the cloud is held by five companies, with Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) holding the majority.

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Electrical Services Flat Rate Pricing

Correctly operating an electrical service business will require you have skilled, personable, service technicians, a real live person to answer the phone, and a pricing system that covers all of your operating costs while generating profits! It’s time to throw out the old Time & Material (T&M) billing method and start charging by the Flat Rate. Let’s take a look at both:

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How To Make Money As An Electrician

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median wage for workers in the United States in the first quarter of 2019 was $905 per week ($22.62 per hour) which totals $47,060 per year. An electrician with just five years of experience can easily make much more than that by following these simple steps.

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Increasing Your Value: The Electrician’s Guide to Making More Money

Every electrician knows the basic standard of “the more experience you have, the more money you make.” To some extent, that’s an accurate statement. However, there are other, proven methods you can use to increase your value/pay, such as electrical continuing education and learning trade knowledge like NEC updates. Here are a few other basic methods to stand out to your employer.

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Business

Preparing for an Electrical Exam

Most Recent

Growing the Recurring Monthly Revenue Pipeline

The Talent Struggle: Hiring and Retaining Talent in the Security Industry

HVAC System Service: Shared Responsibility = Shared Benefits

Ground Resistance Testing

Recently in Business

Why be an Electrician?

How COVID-19 Has Impacted the HVAC Industry

FEMA Emergency Generator Installations

HVAC Career Options

Electrical Job Site Management in Four Easy Steps

The Cloud Has Changed Everything…Even Security

Electrical Services Flat Rate Pricing

How To Make Money As An Electrician

Increasing Your Value: The Electrician’s Guide to Making More Money

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