By Danny Keating, Director of the Louisiana/Mississippi HVAC Insider Editor’s Note: This Christmas happened before most of us were born and it didn’t take place in either Mississippi or Louisiana, but in some state much further north of here. I still find that I can relate to the story because it is so heartwarming. My thanks to its author, Matt Miles. It was Christmas Eve 1942. I was fifteen years old and feeling like the… Read More
Editorial
Just Ramblin’: Creating a Business Plan
By Art Penchansky Several new contractors have asked me about a business plan, so I decided to write this again, earlier in the year than normal. Art Penchansky Please keep in mind that this is a short version which will enable a reader to get started thinking of what he needs to steer him forward. It is in no way a complete description, and you may need a visit to a library to gather a… Read More
The Inside Story
By Jerry M. Lawson, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief The annual AHR Expo is the single best opportunity we in the HVAC industry have to see, touch and experience the equipment and programs vital to our success in our business. The Expo started as the ASHRAE show. It has grown and continues to grow. The products we sell and service are evolving and improving. We need this annual show to keep us current on what to expect. I know that… Read More
Between the Lines: Optimism Rules
By Fred Martel “An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.” ~Bill Vaughan Successful people are optimists. I know this because they don’t have time to complain. In order to create success, you must keep moving and trying regardless of any obstacles. And there are obstacles. It doesn’t matter what shape the economy is in. When you want more,… Read More
