While a handful of states voted to keep the chapter program in place, most agreed that members should have a choice to customize their ESA investment to join the state association, the national association — or both as the member sees fit.

By Larry Chay, Small Business Program Manager, Axis Communications, Inc.

What if small business owners could go to a meeting, go home, or even go on vacation knowing there is a dependable second set of eyes watching over their business 24/7? That peace of mind is much easier to achieve than some may think.

By Chris Heaton, Vice President of Advocacy & Public Affairs

In October 2013, ESA, the Custom Electronic Design & Installation Association (CEDIA) and a number of representatives from national companies and other industry-related organizations formed a coalition to meet and collaborate on common areas of interest to our respective industries.

By Chris Heaton, Vice President of Advocacy & Public Affairs

Federal legislation in the last month demonstrates the wide divide that exists in Congress. Some bills, such as H.R. 2571 create a “National Right-to-Work Act,” effectively barring unions from forcing union membership or agency fees on employees who work for companies with collective bargaining contracts.

By Michelle Yungblut

Hiring is tough! Many years ago, before I became a manager, I used to think that management was just looking for a reason to fire people. In hindsight, I couldn’t have been more wrong. 

Company aims high for complete customer satisfaction; scores phenomenal ratings, referrals and explosive growth

In an industry in which massive changes in technology, distribution and service channels are drastically altering the security landscape, Clover Smart Home is succeeding—and growing organically—adding on average 20 new subscribers each month.