Need Some Appreciation?

I read the most outlandish headline today…something about the importance of thanking customers.
At Home Controls we make it a way of life and daily culture to appreciate you, our customers, vendors and friends.  From the bottom of our hearts we hope you feel it…THANK YOU!
Thank you for your business, feedback, referrals, ideas and partnership.  Thank you for your [...]

Increased Profitability for “Main St.” Integrators

As a “Main St.” integrator you can increase profitability by taking advantage of many free services available from Home Controls. 
One savvy move is utilizing  pre-designed systems.  By cutting costly design time, you gain flexibility in your business model.  Increase profit, or make home automation even more affordable for your clients. 
Set yourself up for ready-made repeat customers by providing [...]

Taking Home Automation to Main St.

Join me in breaking the lid off our industry’s secret recipe for success!  While maintaining gratitude for the fruit it bears, the luxury market is only one piece of the home automation pie.
Where’s the rest of the pie?  On Main St., folks!  That’s where opportunity abounds for integrators seeking an ideal niche.
Few people know how many options are available [...]

Who’s Eligible for Conservation Rebates?

It’s pretty much a no-brainer to install inexpensive water conservation products, especially when rebates are involved.  Call your clients!  Call your prospects!
http://www.conservationrebates.com/programs/mwd/rebates.html
What’s in it for you?
Pretend for a moment you’re a client.  You go about your business day-in and day-out, with an occassional twinge of guilt for not changing your water habits.  “Someone else will make the [...]

Slashing Prices? Read This First!

Standard marketing research has long shown that lowering prices often lowers the perception of value.  But in uncertain times, fear can easily cause unnecessary (and sometimes fatal) price slashing.
This recent article from Connect It News brings insight to the table - to slash or not to slash!

Interview: The How & Why of Winning!

As you may know, Home Controls Inc, Residential Integrator School & ConnectHome are all past Winners of CEA TechHome’s highest honor: Mark of Excellence awards! 
 

Another established winner, Shawn Smith of S&S Electric Co. Inc, has multiple Mark of Excellence awards to his name.  In this exclusive interview, Shawn gives his advice on how to submit a great entry [...]

Who Spends Money and Why

The RIS Sales class delves deep into the Science of Selling Luxury Goods.  Even in a down market, high-end clients continue to shell out the dough!  Want these clients to happily open their wallets for your integration services?  View this sneak peek!