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Jan 31 2018
Working for Customer Service: Ryan Coon of Avail Podcast
Ryan Coon and Laurence Jankelow, both managing properties as a side job, noticed there were no available programs or software in order to make the tasks of property management smooth and easy.They wondered why there…
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Jan 16 2018
Phantom Power Drain Is a Real Monster
Electricity is impossible to see, so it’s difficult to figure out how much is being used when you turn on lights or play video games. In fact, you even waste a little electricity when that…
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Jan 13 2018
International Manufacturing of LED Fixtures
I recently had the opportunity to visit a lot of our international manufacturing partners for LED Lighting in Shenzhen, China. Shenzhen is a fascinating town, one of the 14 cities with more than 5 million…
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Jan 11 2018
Where Are the Best Places for Linear LEDs in Commercial Offices?
Let me turn the tables a bit and ask you a question, buster. Do you currently have linear fluorescent fixtures in your office lighting? You do? Well badda bing bada boom, there you go. You…
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Jan 09 2018
5 Tips for Improving Commercial Refrigeration Energy Efficiency
Commercial refrigeration represents about 7% of total commercial building energy usage in the U.S. In supermarkets, convenience stores, restaurants, refrigeration, hospitals, and hotels can account for half of the total energy usage. But, by applying…
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Jan 08 2018
Do You Need a Ballast for LED Lights?
The water fountain spigot kind of acts like a ballast in this situation. A ballast regulates the current that’s coming at a lamp. It gives an initial burst just to get things going, then it…
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Jan 03 2018
International Manufacturing and Inventory Solutions
Inventory is a huge challenge for a growing business, and I have been surprised to find that it has been harder than I expected to manage in my growing enterprise. Too much inventory on hand…
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Dec 28 2017
9 Reasons to Repair or Replace Your Business’ HVAC System
In my energy efficiency firm, we mostly focus in terms of ROI on energy efficiency regarding lighting, refrigeration, weatherization, smart thermostats, and computer management. However, HVAC systems are much more complicated, and most of the…
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Dec 27 2017
Adaptability to Thrive: Chuck Matthews of Matthews Fan Company Podcast
A hobby was sparked for Chuck Matthews back in 1986 when he was gifted a trip to Sao Paolo, Brazil and noticed an intriguing fan buzzing above him. With the help of a friend, he…
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Dec 26 2017
Tips on Increasing Your Adaptability
Adaptability is a concept that many businesses strive for, but many miss in the busy-ness of the day-to-day. When routines are established and business seems easy, it's hard to think, "hmm, I really need to…
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Dec 23 2017
Sustainable Solutions to Address a High Electric Bill
There are lots of sustainable solutions that you can do as a business owner. Most of the decisions do not solely get based on what is good for the environment (and that’s OK), but instead…
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Dec 23 2017
Thermostat Cost between Smart Options in 2020
We’ll compare two big name smart thermostat brands, which are a smart sensor for your home or business to help control energy cost. While there are options outside of what I’m mentioning, they will likely…
