Dear NSCA Members:
The COVID-19 pandemic has created unprecedented business challenges. At NSCA, our role is clear – we aim to provide integration firm members with pragmatic, tried-and-true business resources. We take pride in being your trusted advisor.
During this crisis, however, the critical nature of this role is heightened. The first rule of business is to stay in business. The resources on this Business Continuity page are designed to provide integration companies with critical information to:
There is a lot of information out there. We encourage NSCA members to consider the source. As your trade organization and trusted advisor, we have vetted these Business Continuity articles and resources. It will be continually updated as the situation and available information evolves, so return to this page frequently to find new posts.
Check out these recent (and popular) articles about how to keep your business running during the pandemic – and then keep scrolling to access all of our COVID-19 content below.
Manufacturer Supply Chain Updates Amid COVID-19 Crisis
NSCA is compiling updates provided by our manufacturer partners on the status of their supply chains during the COVID-19 pandemic
10 Cost-Saving Ideas to Implement Soon
As you implement new tactics to generate income, there are also opportunities to reduce costs along the way. We created a list of real-world approaches to quickly cutting costs. Not only are these tactics great to consider now, but they’ll also serve you well in the future.
Sincerely,
Your friends at NSCA
A second round of assistance is available for eligible companies, but what in the $900 billion COVID-19 relief package can potentially impact NSCA member companies? Back in March 2020, the CARES Act, a $2.2 trillion U.S. economic stimulus package was delivered in response to the economic fallout of the COVID-19 pandemic. It included provisions that Read the full article…
Download this P2P Series white paper, courtesy of Sennheiser: Your Essential Guide to Virtual Meetings and Distance Learning after COVID-19. Everything about the integration business will be at least a little bit different post-COVID-19 recovery. That’s the premise of NSCA’s Future of Integration series — and it’s a core focus of our 2020 Pivot to Profit Read the full article…
Remote employee onboarding has become a ubiquitous challenge for many companies, including integration firms. Let’s take the guesswork out of it. As integration companies battle through a COVID-19-depleted market, there is much uncertainty about what the future of the integration industry holds. One feeling, however, has been consistent throughout NSCA’s countless conversations with integration firm leaders: Read the full article…
A year ago at this time, most employees were headed into offices every day to complete their work: holding in-person meetings, traveling and attending events, and collaborating on projects. Although some telecommuting was happening, it definitely wasn’t the norm in most industries – and likely wasn’t happening every day for most people. Fast forward to Read the full article…
Integration firms need to prepare for clients who will be looking for innovative ways to implement digital signage to communicate everything from CDC guidelines to capacity limits. As integration companies battle through a COVID-19-depleted market, there is much uncertainty about what the future of the integration industry holds. One feeling, however, has been consistent throughout NSCA’s Read the full article…
Integrators can aggressively leverage IT infrastructure to recalibrate business processes as people return to CEG (critical environment group) verticals, such as corporate campuses, schools, and government facilities, writes Xilica’s Nick Pemberton in a P2P Series column. In 2020, the world has seen the greatest-ever uptake in cloud-based communications, specifically videoconferencing collaboration platforms. Many were shocked Read the full article…
The author of Leadership Isn’t for Cowards — who was a big hit at 2020 Business & Leadership Conference — will kick off Pivot to Profit Virtual with an updated message about leading in turbulent times. When Mike Staver addressed integrators for the first time, it was just before the North American market became entrenched Read the full article…
Integration firms need to prepare for clients who will be looking for innovative ways to ensure employee and visitor safety. As integration companies battle through a COVID-19-depleted market, there is much uncertainty about what the future of the integration industry holds. One feeling, however, has been consistent throughout NSCA’s countless conversations with integration firm leaders: Even Read the full article…
NSCA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl updated his Economic Outlook 2020 for Integrators as the market emerges from the COVID-19 crisis. NSCA members offer their biggest takeaways. Let’s be honest. The biggest takeaway after watching NSCA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl present on economic outlooks specific to our low-voltage integration industry is: that guy is Read the full article…
The COVID-19 pandemic should have you reexamining your HR policies about remote work, sick time, benefits, and more. As integration companies battle through a COVID-19-depleted market, there is much uncertainty about what the future of the integration industry holds. One feeling, however, has been consistent throughout NSCA’s countless conversations with integration firm leaders: Even when the Read the full article…
