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HVAC to Whole-House Performance Contractor?

Guidelines and best practices for making the profitable transition into whole-house work.

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Keeping Educated in a Rapidly Changing Environment

Author: Casey Murphy

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September 04, 2009

Failure to keep abreast of recent developments such as changes in building codes, new regulations, new building materials, new software, and new business models and marketing tools can blindside a successful business - be in the know to stay in business and gain a competitive edge. [continue reading]

Grow Your Performance Contracting Revenues

Author: Joe Kuonen

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September 04, 2009

With a well-trained, properly outfitted, and certified home performance contracting company, you can set your self head and shoulders above the competition and have access to new revenue streams. [continue reading]

Improving Your Home Performance Contracting Business Through Quality Management

Author: David Abrey

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BPI CE

September 04, 2009

Quality Managements means satisfied customers; high-performance homes; compliance with BPI standards and program requirements; and jobs completed professionally, on time, and with no worker injuries. [continue reading]

On-the-Job Mentoring

Author: Tamasin Sterner

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September 04, 2009

A theoretical understanding is not enough, and the kind of one-one-one mentoring your workers get in the field - working on real houses with real problems - often can't happen in a classroom or online. [continue reading]

Pricing for Profit

Author: Mike Gorman

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September 04, 2009

After paying for the costs to run your business and the sticks, bricks, and labor to complete your jobs, you better have some money left over for profit - over and above your salary. [continue reading]

Home Performance with Energy Star Roundtable

Author: Steve Mann

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September 03, 2009

A panel of successful Home Performance with Energy Star contractors gives candid answers to questions about auditing homes and correcting problems in ways that make customers happy and their businesses thrive. [continue reading]