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Exciting News from Florida-ACCPA

Florida-ACCPA has taken the significant step of retaining our own government relations firm to begin lobbying in Tallahassee on behalf of our membership.

This includes year-round representation before the Legislature, the Governor's office, and all state agencies.

Leading our professional lobbying team will be Eli Nortelus, along with Richard Pinsky from the Akerman law firm.

In addition to monitoring the regulation of air conditioning contractors and the HVAC industry in general, our lobbyist team will be very much focused on the issue of reducing unlicensed activity here in our state.

Being able to receive and quickly share with our members the info coming out of Tallahassee will be an additional valuable resource we'll be providing for our members across all of Florida.

If you're not yet a Florida-ACCPA member, we invite you to join us! Your support will help to make a positive impact in the fight against unlicensed activity throughout our state -- where every unlicensed activity job prevented is a win for Florida's licensed professionals!

The Secret to Being Happy at Work

Every business owner, manager and supervisor wants to keep their employees happy -- but it's not as easy as it may seem.

According to a Gallup poll, only 30% of workers feel actively engaged or connected to their workplace -- and low morale costs businesses big money. Unhappy, disengaged workers are more likely to be absent, more likely to take sick days, are less productive and are more prone to leaving prematurely.

This interesting article from cnbc.com looks at the root causes of low employee morale -- and shares what new research shows to be one of the true secrets to employee happiness and well-being.

2017 Disaster Prep Sales Tax Holiday

The Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday for 2017 happens from June 2nd thru June 4th. During this holiday period, qualifying items related to disaster preparedness are exempt from sales tax.

Click for details and to view items that qualify for being tax exempt -- as posted by floridarevenue.com.

Florida-ACCPA New Corporate Partner

We are pleased to announce our new Florida-ACCPA Elite Corporate Partner -- FieldEdge!

FieldEdge -- formerly dESCO, is the leading developer of innovative service management software for the HVAC industry.

Their revolutionary dispatch board intelligently suggests who should be assigned a work order based on the technician's skill set and expected location at the time of job -- this combined with drag-and-drop scheduling makes taking calls and looking up customer history a breeze. They also help streamline and automate the billing process with a powerful Quickbooks integration.

With FieldEdge, owners can get visibility into all aspects of their business, from marketing profitability to technician/dispatcher performance -- and technicians can access their work orders, tasks, and materials on-the-go.

To check out this exciting new Florida-ACCPA member resource, click here -- and find out how your company can start saving time and making more money.

You can also contact the FieldEdge team at (800) 226-7529 -- or email sales@fieldedge.com to learn more.

Save the Date!

The very first Florida-ACCPA Education Event & Trade Show will be held on October 12th at the Sheraton Tampa East Hotel and Conference Center.

This one-day event is all about Contractor Success! It's an event you won't want to miss -- designed to improve your business skills while connecting you with the latest in resources and technology.

Attendee registration opens on July 1st at www.florida-accpa.org.

For our vendor friends who may be interested in participating as a sponsor or trade show exhibitor -- please contact our Florida-ACCPA office at (813) 210-4949 or by e-mail at info@florida-accpa.org.

Dr. Energy Saver Launches Attic Systems

Dr. Energy Saver, the leading network of home energy and comfort retrofit contractors in North America -- has launched a new division, Attic Systems.

Did you know ... the majority of homeowners in America suffer from serious comfort and health issues in their homes because of two major problems. The first is heating and cooling system duct work placed in attics, the most hostile environment in the home. And the second is their attics being insulated without first being air sealed.

Attic Systems dealers are taught how to identify and fix these problems the right way, delivering effective and affordable solutions to homeowners comfort and health concerns, while reducing their high heating and cooling bills.

Click here to read the full Media Release from Attic Systems -- to discover how they are a great add on service for HVAC companies who already have sales and service team members in attics. Plus, find out how your company can generate $5000 in additional services to your existing sales, today!

Smart People Stay Calm

The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance.

TalentSmart conducted research with more than a million people, and found that 90% of top performers are skilled at managing their emotions in times of stress in order to remain calm and in control.

In this article from Entrepreneur.com, TalentSmart president Travis Bradberry lists ten of the most effective strategies that smart people utilize when faced with stress -- and while some of these may seem obvious, the real challenge (and success) lies in recognizing when you need to use them.

Sting Targets Unlicensed Contractors in Zephyrhills

A two-day undercover sting targeting unlicensed and uninsured contractors by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office led to three arrests and one pending arrest.

The operation took place May 10th and 11th, with detectives posing as homeowners at a single-family residence in Zephyrhills.

Before the operation, detectives scheduled appointments with sixteen contractors through sites such as Facebook, Craigslist, Angie's List, Thumbtack and Home Advisor -- all of them unlicensed, a Sheriff's Office news release said.

Click here to read the full article from the Tampa Bay Times.

Ways to Make Someone from FL Cringe

We like to think all Floridians are friendly folks with sunny dispositions -- but it's not unusual for even the most easy going people to have a pet peeve or two.

If you're looking for a way to annoy a Floridian, this list of "11 Foolproof Ways to Make Someone from Florida Cringe" has a few suggestions for you -- or, it may also be helpful for knowing what to avoid if you are wanting to make friends in the Sunshine State.

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