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January 9, 2024

Diversity in the Workplace Is About Being Human

It’s important to talk about diversity out in the open—and make sure our differences are recognized and represented in the workforce. For some companies and individuals, DEI (diversity, equity, and […]

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December 19, 2023

The Integrator’s Guide to State Licensing: Requirements & Reciprocity

Updated in Fall 2023, the Guide to State Licensing provides the commercial integration industry with a reference guide of state laws governing the installation of low-voltage systems The work of […]

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December 16, 2023

Business Guide When You Need One

“NSCA has a host of tangible resources, like technical training, economic outlooks, HR and salary guides, legal reviews, etc., that can save a company hundreds of hours and tens of […]

December 12, 2023

Helping During Crisis

“NSCA has really shone through the pandemic. The work that Chuck Wilson and the team have done bringing members together, sharing information, and economic forecasting has really helped. We plan […]

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December 12, 2023

Branch AV Brings Software Platforms Together to Unify and Streamline Business

For its ability to unify business and create a seamless experience across software platforms, Branch AV was named a 2023 Excellence in Business award winner in the Business Performance category. […]

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December 5, 2023

10 Cost-Saving Ideas to Start Right Now for a Better 2024

Here are 10 cost-saving ideas that integration firms can implement starting now to get 2024 started off right. As I do every year at about this time, I’ve been thinking […]

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November 28, 2023

Financial Analysis of the Industry 2023 Is Here: Find Out How to Use It

Use the Financial Analysis of the Industry 2023 to compare your business ratios and performance to the ratios of industry peers, pinpoint significant discrepancies, and find opportunities for improvement. One […]

November 20, 2023

Improving Our Value Proposition

“As a result of NSCA, we have more qualified staff, our pricing is consistent, and our value proposition is much more solidified.” ~ Josh Shanahan, SVT

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November 20, 2023

NSCA Success Story: A ‘Sound’ Business Decision with Insperity

After realizing that a bookkeeper wasn’t the same as an HR manager, Electro Acoustics concluded that it needed help. So it connected with NSCA Business Accelerator Insperity to learn more about bringing in a full-service HR solution. This allows the company to focus on the work and its customers while Insperity takes care of HR-related government compliance, training and development, employer liability management, and benefits plan administration. Now, Insperity can offer a retirement plan and big-company benefits.

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November 14, 2023

Our Take on Talent: 1 of 3 Major Challenges for Integrators This Year (Part 3 of 3)

Talent: More than 72% of integrators name talent issues among their top concerns, including attracting and retaining key employees. In the 2023 State of the Industry report developed by NSCA […]