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Kordz Brings its Popular Termination Challenge to CEDIA Tech + Business SummitsWith growing popularity among systems technicians at industry trade shows around the world, Kordz brings its acclaimed Termination Challenge to CEDIA Tech + Business Summits in the USA in 2024.
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Markup vs. Margin: The Important DifferenceMany home technology professionals are guilty of using the terms markup and margin interchangeably. But should they?
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Little-Known Smart Home Installation Risk Can Mean Big ProblemsA few weeks ago, I brought you a story about a relatively unknown danger, a form of asbestos insulation called vermiculite. I’m back today with a heads-up on another issue: the potential damage that can result when network cable bundles come into prolonged contact with PVC (polyvinyl chloride) and CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride).
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Dealing with the know it all customerA well-informed customer can sometimes be a home tech pro's dream. A true enthusiast doesn't have to be convinced of the benefits of home technology, and they're often open to more cutting-edge, high-performance solutions that let your company truly show what it's made of.
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The Importance of the Breakeven PointFor smart home business owners, financial statements and accounting can be a challenge, but the breakeven point is still important to your business.
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The Importance of Confrontation for Interpersonal RelationshipsThe view most of us have about confrontation and shed some light on how confrontation in work and personal relationships can actually be a good thing.
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Cost Estimating: Bottom-Up vs. Top-DownCreating a proper estimate involves detailing every expenditure you expect to make throughout the duration of a project. Compiling this information will help you charge the client enough to make a profit on the job, and will also guide you in keeping the project within budget.
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CEDIA Smart Home Awards Open With New Opportunities for Individual RecognitionCEDIA is now accepting submissions to the 2024 CEDIA Smart Home Awards, the annual global awards program honoring outstanding achievements in the field of smart home technology. To better recognize and celebrate the diverse talents and contributions within the industry, CEDIA has expanded its individual awards category to include Best Newcomer, Best Sales/Manufacturer’s Representative, and Best Technician.
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CEDIA’s Transformed Tech + Business Summits Boast Game-Changing Business Opportunities and Technology ExplorationCEDIA has unveiled its 2024 CEDIA Tech + Business Summits (formerly CEDIA Tech Summits), 19 reimagined global events for the smart home technology industry. The new name and theme, “CEDIA Tech + Business Summits: The Tech You Need, The Business You Want,” encompasses the dual focus of these global events in supporting members’ success.
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Why Are You CEDIA Certified?CEDIA members break down the importance of their certified distinction and how it has shaped their career paths.
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