The Fusible Link
January 2011

Renewals are on their Way!!

 

Renewals have been sent out and are on the way to you. If for some reason you have moved or changed your information and have not informed the office, you may want to contact the association office as soon as possible.

 

Remember, as a member you have access to the chat group, legislative process, newsletter and training at a discounted rate.

 
 
IN THIS ISSUE
*Renewals are on their Way!!...
*New look for the New Year! Check it out!!...
*FASA / BASA Training is Underway...
*Dinner Meetings and Training Dates are set for 2011...
*Are you looking for CEU's but don't want to travel?...
*Cautions for handling and installing sprinklers...
*Developing Inspections and Repair Business...A New Approach...
New look for the New Year! Check it out!! 

 

AFSA Florida Chapter Website has a NEW LOOK.

 

I encourage you to visit the new AFSA website at www.afsaflorida.org  and take a look. We will be fine tuning it over the next few weeks as the membership make additional suggestions.

 

AFSA Florida Chapter is now on FACEBOOK.

 

You will be able to get to our facebook page by going to the AFSA website.

 

Find us on Facebook

FASA / BASA Training is Underway
 
For those of you in the fire alarm and or security business, your Florida Chapter can assist in keeping your fire and security personnel up to date and licensed.

No, you do not have to spend the money to send them out of town or to a hotel for their required training and lose productivity for a day or two. WE WILL COME TO YOU!! Not only will we come to you but we can accommodate your schedule such as nights and weekends or even spread out the training over a few days.

Please call the association office to get your FASA and BASA personnel scheduled. 
 
Dinner Meetings and Training Dates are set for 2011

 

The following dates and locations have been established for the year 2011 and we will start our contractor renewal training in October at the Hilton St. Petersburg Bayfront.

 

January 27th - Naples

 

April 28th - Orlando

 

July 28th - July 31st - St. Augustine Getaway

 

October 24th - October 28th - Contractor Renewal Seminar, St. Petersburg

  

October 27th - St. Petersburg

 

Are you looking for CEU's but don't want to travel?
 
www.educationaltraininginc.net

You can go to educationaltraininginc.net and see what online courses we have to offer.

 

Yes, as a Contractor I, Contractor II and Contractor IV you can get all 32 required ceu's without ever leaving your office. With today's economic climate, this might just be a way your chapter can help you at least ease the pain a little.

 

Cautions for handling and installing sprinklers

Submitted by:

Clint T DeCuir 

Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products 

 

 

INSTALLER WARNING!!! Read the following cautions before handling or installing your sprinklers 

Developing Inspections and Repair Business...A New Approach

 

By: Paul Johnson

 

Bardane, Inc.

01/09/2011


One thing's for sure, it's not getting any less competitive out there.  What's more, this current hypercompetitive state we're in isn't going to change any time soon.  That means success in developing consistent and profitable revenue streams will call for new and better approaches. 


Have you ever considered outsourcing your sales?  Many aspects of fire protection contracting are already being performed by strategic resources other than contractors' employees.  Design and fabrication are two-such examples. 


If you are growing tired of spending big money for little results in your service and inspections sales, maybe you should consider partnering with someone who has expertise in marketing and selling commercial building maintenance services on behalf of contractors, and who is creating leverage in commercial service markets.  


For over 25-years we have been helping contractors develop and manage fire protection inspection and repair services operations.  Now we are working exclusively with a limited number of contractors across the US to build a network of independently owned companies providing a wide range of services to commercial building owners. 


This is not a roll-up, a subcontracting offer or anything else you have seen.  We want to help you uncover qualified new building owner/manager prospects, make cold calls for your sales team and help you successfully negotiate new inspections and repair business. 


This program is young and presents a ground-floor opportunity for service providers who want to retain their independence AND be part of a nationwide network.  However, it isn't for everyone, and the opportunity will not last long.  We are seeking contractors we can work with from each major market in Florida.  Once someone in your area is part of our team, your opportunity will no longer exist.  

 

  

If you are interested in learning more about a completely new way to build dependable recurring revenue, email your contact information and the best time to reach you to

info@bardane.net.  We'll get right back in touch with details and a conversation to learn whether you might want to take the next step. 

 

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