True preventive maintenance for elevator equipment leads to fewer callbacks and lower maintenance costs over time. Elevator equipment combines several complex, interconnected systems involving many moving parts and mechanisms. These powerful, yet delicate; durable, yet precise machines require special care in order to sustain performance and optimize the lifespan of the equipment. Preventive maintenance protects […]
The new overtime rule and small business
Many small business owners are concerned about how recent changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act overtime rule will impact their business and ultimately their employees and clients. The Department of Labor issued the new rule in an effort to boost income for salaried workers in the lower end of the middle-income bracket. The rule […]
Designed Obsolescence – Built to Fail
We’ve all been there. You’re in the mall, you walk into the brightly lit tech store with the latest and greatest tablets and phones showing off blazing speeds, crystal clear displays and sleek new designs. It’s so easy to get caught up in the euphoria of your surroundings that you don’t stop and think about […]
ELEVATORS — The True Cost of Ownership
Not too terribly long ago, figuring out what it cost to own an item such as a vehicle, cellphone, or for the sake of this discussion, an elevator was not hard to determine. You could simply obtain competitive bids from the major manufacturers, compare them with one another and make your selection based on the […]