6 Steps to Successful Internet Marketing for Your HVAC Business
For heating and air conditioning companies, 2017 should be the year to stop relying solely on traditional advertising methods. Dependence on Yellow Pages, TV, radio and print advertising is netting companies a smaller and smaller portion of the market each year. To stay competitive, HVAC contractors need to implement an effective online marketing strategy. The […]
10 Easy Steps to Deal With Workplace Negativity
Workplace conflicts can be one of the greatest causes of employee stress. Nothing affects employee morale like consistent workplace negativity. It saps the positive energy of the organization and diverts the attention of the staff from work and performance. Employee’s stress and many other conflicts such as bullying claims and workers’ compensation can be prevented […]
Simple Changes to Decrease Your Companies Carbon Footprint
Recycling is an important way for individuals and businesses to reduce the waste they generate and reduce the negative impact of that waste. Recycling saves energy and it is important that small businesses create and manage a program of recycling. Did you know that recycling is also a big business? It is, so it also […]
Proven Ways to Increase Employee Productivity
Increasing Worker Productivity Downsizing is one of the many aftermaths of poor resource management and financial crisis. The discrepancies in resource management make it difficult to identify the company needs, the allocation of resources, and finally achievements of the target. Focusing on the available resources can not only help you increase work productivity but also […]
Why Struggling Businesses Need to Launch an SEO Campaign
When businesses struggle, it’s usually because of two reasons: either they were not able to satisfy their customers, or their marketing strategy needs a lot of work. No business can grow without the consumers; that’s why it makes sense for business owners to capitalize on brand promotion. And nowadays, there’s no better way to get […]
What is an EIN? When do You Need it? And How do You Get One?
An Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, is a nine-digit number that the IRS assigns to business entities. The IRS uses this number to identify taxpayers that are required to file various business tax returns. EINs are used by employers, sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, non-profit organizations, trusts and estates, […]
The Complete Guide to Manual Bookkeeping
How did people do bookkeeping before there was software? Well, they filled out a lot of forms, double and triple entered information, wore out adding machines, spent a huge amount of time preparing reports, and thought carbon paper was awesome. First a Little History Accounting’s history can be traced back thousands of years to the […]
How to Calculate Overtime the Correct Way
Many service companies under pay overtime which creates an ever-increasing financial burden that will catch up to many companies. We all know that we must pay regular time plus 50% when employees work more than forty hours in a work week. Some states require overtime after 8 hours in one twenty-four-hour period. What many […]
Complete Accounting Dictionary to Benefit Your HVAC Company
The following glossary is from our book “Simple Accounting Principles for Small Contractors“. This book is available for purchase at mrhvac.com. It contains the most common HVAC related accounting and bookkeeping terms. Seek additional accounting resources for more comprehensive and detailed information. Please also see our Technician’s Dictionary of Proper Grammar. A Account: A record […]
Understanding the 5 Types of Accounting to Grow Your Business
Whether you run an HVAC Software, Plumbing Software, electrical, janitorial, or any other field service business, it is important to know and understand the 5 types of accounting required for success. The most successful business owners know these numbers and are empowered with the knowledge to make sound business decisions. If you’re not a numbers […]