Establishing an Outside Advisory Council
September 3, 2015
Keith from Kansas asks: “How do we get an outside advisory council started within our company, and who should we include?” (more…)
Industry Insights
Utilization and Productivity Metrics Count
August 13, 2015
Mike from Florida asks: “Can you explain the difference between utilization and productivity?” (more…)
The Complexities of Extended Warranties
August 4, 2015
Is it unethical for integrators to not tell their end-user customers that the manufacturer has an extended warranty covering their product? (more…)
'Ex Machina': The Consciousness Test
April 29, 2015
If only Alan Turing was alive today. He would have enjoyed the acclaim of the movie about his life, The Imitation Game, and the great public interest around his role in helping to end WWII, the beginnings of the modern…
30 Bad Management Behaviors
April 29, 2015
We all need to occasionally gripe about our boss now and then. I’m sure it’s somewhere on Maslow’s hierarchy of needs. And managers, you’re kidding yourself if you don’t think you are the subject of your employee’s dinner time conversation…
16 Psychology Tips to Upgrade Your Cold Sales Emails
April 28, 2015
Prospects are people, too. And people are hard-wired to respond more positively to certain words and types of messaging. I know, I know, you’re in sales — you’re not a psychologist. But simply learning just a few psychological tips can…
Stress Eating Helps, When They're These Superfoods
April 28, 2015
When work deadlines begin piling up and your social calendar is booked, the last thing you want to hear is to steer clear of the vending machine. Who has time for healthy eating? But when it comes to combating stress…
Opening Day and AV's Busy Season
April 16, 2015
Baseball is everywhere! There is nothing more indicative of the spring and summer seasons than baseball. The fresh smell of the ballpark and the chants with the organ are traditions passed down through every generation. The game of baseball is…
Company Wellness Plans: Do They Save You Money?
March 17, 2015
With the requirements of the Affordable Care Act (and many small businesses having to purchase group insurance for the first time), many companies are now employing wellness programs. There are two types of programs – which one saves the most…
NSCA State Advocacy Leadership Program Launched
March 5, 2015
Here at NSCA, we’ve been talking about new grassroots efforts to get members involved with government affairs at the state level. At our recent Business & Leadership Conference in February 2015, we talked to many of our members about this…
Make an Informed Decision on Net Neutrality
March 2, 2015
Dictionary.com defines net neutrality as “the concept that broadband Internet service providers (ISPs) should provide nondiscriminatory access to Internet content, platforms, etc., and should not manipulate the transfer of data regardless of its source or destination.” That about sums it…
Government Affairs in 2015
January 23, 2015
Happy New Year, NSCA members! I’m so excited to formally introduce myself, Rachel Rayman, as your new Industry Outreach and Events Manager. (more…)
