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Don’t wait to make a difference
Face it, most of us are not great models when it comes to teaching patience. The truth is, we have little to none of it when ... -
The secret to upselling this summer
The cost of powering the home has always been a cost of living concern for many Australians. Today, however, consumers are increasingly interested in reducing their ... -
Tech predictions: Mike Blackman, ISE
In the December edition of Connected Home+Business, several members of the industry outline what they think will be the big movers in 2017 as far as ... -
I quit… you over-inflated, egotistical SOB!
Throughout my career, I have seen great employees leave from every level in contracting firms, for every conceivable reason. Maybe they were pissed off at the ... -
Control and connectivity for impact
Control and connectivity solutions now have the potential to impact home owner’s lives more than ever. Offering convenience, efficiency and financial flexibility, smart home automation technology ... -
Spontaneous kindness?
Are you as nice as you used to be? Or, are you expecting your clients to just buy from you because that’s what they have done ... -
Voice Control: taking home automation to the next level
As our lives get busier and the hours in the day stay the same, convenience has never been more important. And with it not always possible ... -
The future of home integration
30 years ago it would have been hard to imagine that a mobile phone could do anything more than send a text or facilitate a voice ... -
Four Components in SHaaS
There are four basic components in a smart home as a service application like Qorvo’s Family@Home. First is a network of sensors in the home. This ... -
More opportunity than time?
Several years ago, I was with a dealer in a man-cave/home theatre. The space overlooked the Pacific Ocean, high above Avilia Beach, just south of San ...