HVAC Retrofits for Older Buildings
Many older homes are a popular target for remodeling by homeowners who seek dwellings with vintage charm but demand 21st […]
Author: Audrey Henderson
Audrey Henderson is a Chicago-based independent writing and research consultant specializing in sustainability, affordable housing, popular culture and the arts, travel, mental health issues, interpersonal relationships and business. Her written work has appeared in Transitions Abroad, Sustainable Cities Collective, Scripps Natoinal Digital, JustMeans and tcrBLOG, the online outlet for The Chicago Reporter.
Resolving Business Tax Return Errors
Major corporations have entire departments devoted to handling their financial affairs. Small business owners, not so much. If you’re handling […]
Benefits of Direct Deposit
Employees love direct deposit. There’s no standing in line at the bank to cash their checks, and they often receive […]
Worker Misclassification and Its Consequences
Exempt versus non-exempt? Employee or contractor? You understand employment designations and terminology — or do you? Many common employment-related terms […]
Tax Breaks for Going Mobile
Did you purchase tablets or Smartphones for yourself or your employees to use? Did your company initiate the option of […]
Interviewing Prospective Employees Like a Pro
As an entrepreneur or small business owner you’re probably really good at what you do. Interviewing prospective employees? Maybe not […]
Overcoming Resistance to Change
“If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” is often good advice. On the other hand, change is often necessary, whether […]
New & Improved?
Your company has had the same logo, slogan, signage and even office decor for years. You may sometimes wonder if […]
Boosting Your Bottom Line with HVAC Add-Ons
Especially for small to medium-sized contractors, maintaining a steady income stream can be a challenge, particularly during the off-season. Add-ons […]
Company Credit Cards: Pros and Cons
Many large corporations provide credit cards for their employees. But company credit cards have potential benefits for small businesses as […]
Should You Offer HVAC Recycling?
Although some HVAC installations involve entirely new systems, for example, new homes or commercial buildings – many jobs involve replacing […]
Are You Ready to Expand Your Business?
Your company is doing great financially. You have a healthy client/customer base and your bottom line is healthy. You’re seriously […]
Elements of a Good Business Plan
A good business plan can be an invaluable tool. Banks and lenders rely heavily on them. Entrepreneurs and small business […]
When the Project Goes Wrong: Who’s Responsible?
You’ve finished a job, but the customer is clearly unhappy. She claims that you didn’t follow the contract, and she […]
Going (Mostly) Paperless
As a business owner or entrepreneur, you potentially generate a lot of paper. Contracts, invoices, financial records – not to […]
Free Online Templates: Approach with Caution
The main convenience of free templates is that they provide a format in which users can input their information. What […]
Should You Purchase Workers’ Comp Insurance?
IE3 looks at the value of workers compensation insurance.
Managing Millennials
The HVACR industry is made up largely of Boomers. However, the youngest Boomers are already in their 50s, while the […]
Preparing for the 2017 Tax Season
April 17 may still be months away, but the time to begin preparing for tax season is now. Every tax […]
