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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.

Firing a Customer

Every entrepreneur or small business owner has (or has had) at least one troublesome customer. Maybe the customer complains over […]

Bidding On Medical Building and Hospital Jobs

IE3 looks at what you need to consider when bidding on hospital and medical building jobs.

Are Old School Marketing Strategies Still Valid?

IE3 looks at traditional marketing strategies and whether they still hold value.

Handling HVAC Emergencies

HVAC breakdowns frequently happen at inopportune times. It’s also not difficult to imagine a circumstance when an HVAC-related emergency could […]

Should You Hire a Job Hopper?

Back in the day, a string of short term jobs on a prospective employee’s résumé was a definite red flag. […]

10 Free and Low Cost Tools for Small Business Owners

IE3 looks at the options contractors of have business tools.

All in the Family – Rules that Govern Family Businesses

IE3 looks at some things you need to know when running a family business.

Rewarding Top Employees

IE3 looks at how to reward employees.

What You Need to Know About Employee Moonlighting

IE3 looks at what contractors can do about moonlighting employees.

When the Right Person Isn’t Available

It’s a situation many contractors dread: arriving at a customer’s home for a scheduled job to find that the customer […]

Maximizing Customer Comfort on a Budget

IE3 shares tips for helping your customer achieve comfort on a budget.

A Bank or A Credit Union?

IE3 looks at credit unions and banks for businesses.

The Pitfalls of Customer Provided Equipment

Many DIY’ers go to big box stores and purchase equipment and parts — then realize that they’re in over their […]

Hiring Our Heroes

IE3 looks at some tips for hiring separated service members.

Protect Your Company’s Data against Ransomware

IE3 looks at what contractors need to know about ransomware.

Dedicated App or Mobile Optimized Website?

IE3 looks at apps versus mobile optimized websites.

Get Control of the Building

IE3 looks at the value of adding controls into buildings of all sizes.

Horseplay or Bullying? Where to Draw the Line

IE3 looks at what you can do to prevent bullying in the workplace.

Ten Perks that Attract the Best Talent

IE3 looks at ways to attract great employees and keep them.

It’s Always a Good TIme for Tax Saving Strategies

IE3 looks at some tax saving strategies you may want to implement.

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