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
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NSCA Executive Director Chuck Wilson joined Commercial Integrator’s AV+ podcast to discuss key business continuity issues. When Commercial Integrator web editor Adam Forziati launched the AV+ podcast, he likely envisioned Read the full article…
The best companies are open to change. They have to be in order to drive growth, as we’re seeing in times such as these. The rapid evolution of today’s business Read the full article…
In light of the COVID-19 crisis, NSCA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl updates his Economic Outlook 2020 for Integrators forecast. A lot has changed since NSCA’s 22nd annual Business & Read the full article…
Version 2 of Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce outlines “essential workforces” per the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. It’s vital information for integration firms identifying their workforce options Read the full article…
Each day brings more clarity to the massive challenge integrators face: keeping businesses afloat and employees safe and healthy. As we all navigate our way through this very unexpected crisis, Read the full article…
These archived NSCA webinars take on new value for business leaders battling COVID-19-related business challenges. They’re worth revisiting. There are no silver bullets for integration company leaders tackling unprecedented business Read the full article…
On average, between 30 and 40 percent of a typical integrator’s marketing budget is allocated to tradeshow exhibitions, travel, and accompanying marketing materials. Literally overnight, however, event cancellations and postponements Read the full article…
