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July 21, 2010
 
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Early-bird deadline fast approaching
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The deadline to receive the early-bird registration rates for the 53rd Annual IEC National Convention & Electric Expo is July 30. This is an excellent opportunity to network with some of the top electrical contractors from across the country and learn from more than 35 educational sessions. This year's convention will be held Oct. 26-29, in Phoenix. More



The cost of cutting corners
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With the increasing economic pressure on design engineers in the electrical construction industry today, there is a greater demand for more work in less time and a requirement to make increased profits on the time that is worked. More

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Deadline to submit a nomination for an
IEC National Award two weeks away

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The deadline to submit a nomination for an IEC National Award is Aug. 6. Receiving an IEC National Award is a tremendous achievement, and we urge each of you to take advantage of this significant opportunity for visible and tangible recognition. Be recognized for your accomplishments and a job well done. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! View the brochure here.

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Calculating your ROI on Internet marketing
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If your business is pursuing any form of online marketing, then it is likely that you have tried to work out your return on investment; the amount of sales that you can directly attribute to certain activities versus their costs. Whilst this kind of activity isn't simple, it is possible to get an approximate figure and justify your online advertisement spend as you move from offline advertising to online, where people are spending an increasing amount of their leisure time. More



The IEC Foundation receives equipment grant
from the Eaton Corporation

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The Independent Electrical Contractors Foundation has received an in-kind equipment grant from Eaton Cutler-Hammer valued at $139,059. Eaton Corporation is a diversified power management company with 2009 sales of $11.9 billion. More

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How to prevent employee fraud: Small business advice
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Fraud costs organizations about 5 percent of their revenue annually, according to the Assn. of Certified Fraud Examiners. In 2009, fraud accounted for more than $2.9 trillion globally. More

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