Theater Rooms and Wine Cellars?

If there’s any one theme that strings together the editorials I’ve been writing for rAVe in the past few years, it’s how important it is for AV pros to both develop effective processes, both on the jobsite and off, and to differentiate themselves from their competitors. In the last ten years, I’ve witnessed the AV […]

Theater Rooms and Wine Cellars?

InfoComm: AV Freelancers Face Training Challenges

By Dan Daley Special to InfoComm International It wasn’t that long ago — two generations or so — that someone could become a lawyer in the U.S. by becoming an apprentice to a working attorney, doing the reading, absorbing how the process works, and eventually setting up her own practice. You’d have to go back […]

InfoComm: AV Freelancers Face Training Challenges

Time Warner Cable: The Definition of a Non-Value-Added Reseller

Many of you who read rAVe regularly work for what’s typically referred to as a “value-added” reseller. And you live by those words. You may just re-sell AV gear, but the value you add is immense. This includes everything from advice on how a piece of AV gear can solve a work-flow problem to building […]

Time Warner Cable: The Definition of a Non-Value-Added Reseller

Design Thinking And How It Can Help Build A Better, More Sustainable Business Practice and Supply Chain In The Technology Industry

Design Thinking – It is not really a term that is familiar to many people but has significant impact on our daily lives and, more importantly, how we can develop better products and solutions in a more efficient and sustainable manner.  Unlike the scientific method, which defines the question, then works towards a solution after […]

Design Thinking And How It Can Help Build A Better, More Sustainable Business Practice and Supply Chain In The Technology Industry

The VCA Family: Al Berlin

When I was deciding to make a change in my career path there were so many things wracking my brain and the fear of the unknown can be pretty scary — well at least it was for me. Corporate culture is really important to me and since I was already working with some pretty amazing […]

The VCA Family: Al Berlin

The Secret to Success: Watch Field of Dreams… Backwards

Many of my friends and followers of my Twitter feed, @AVPhenom, may have gathered that I ended up with a little bit of “unexpected” free time lately.  That left me with a touch of extra insomnia as well, and as such I turned to my old friend the DVR. I had Field of Dreams on […]

The Secret to Success: Watch Field of Dreams… Backwards

CEDIA Management Conference 2010 – Your Route to Business Success in 2010

All business owners and managers aren’t born with the natural ability to make a business successful.  That is why it is vitally important to find tools that can make the process easier and lead to success in the long-run.  CEDIA Management Conference 2010 is one of the most important tools that can help you get […]

CEDIA Management Conference 2010 – Your Route to Business Success in 2010

CEDIA Membership: An Investment in Your Business’s Success

A new year means resolutions, and for businesses an opportunity to start fresh and become more profitable. Make your resolution to create a profitable and successful business. Follow through on that resolution and become a CEDIA Member.  Whether you are renewing or joining for the first time, CEDIA membership carries benefits for every business at […]

CEDIA Membership: An Investment in Your Business’s Success