Professional Door Dealer Articles

How Door Dealers Can Sell When They Hate Selling

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:34:57 PDT

Door dealers who love when it’s time to put on their “salesman hat” are few and far between. Maybe you’ve seen them in action and thought, “How do they do that?” or “I will never be that good, or good at all at sales.”The truth is, plenty of good sales ...(351 words)

Survey: Hiring, Salary Freezes May End at Many Companies

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:37:10 PDT

In more economic good news, it appears a slight majority of companies that have implemented hiring and salary freezes are considering lifting them, a move that would no doubt breathe life into an ailing job market.A survey from Watson Wyatt, a Washington, D.C.-based human resources firm, shows that 54 percent ...(158 words)

GDP Up 3.5 Percent in 3Q; Will It Matter for the Industry?

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:36:36 PDT

The gross domestic product for the U.S. climbed 3.5 percent in the third quarter, signaling the unofficial end – in the eyes of some economic analysts – to the recession, which has plagued the economy since December 2007.The climb in GDP was expected but it actually better than conjecture – ...(230 words)

Tradeshow Wrap-Up: CODA 2009 in Anaheim (Part 3)

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:44:04 PDT

We're continuing our coverage of the CODA 2009 Conference. If you missed part one, you can read it here, and part two is here. If you couldn’t make the show or didn't have time to see it all, don’t worry – PDD has your back with our in-depth coverage of ...(744 words)

Tradeshow Wrap-Up: CODA 2009 in Anaheim (Part 2)

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:50:54 PDT

We're continuing our coverage of the CODA 2009 Conference. If you missed part one, you can read it here. If you couldn’t make the show or didn't have time to see it all, don’t worry – PDD has your back with our in-depth coverage of the whole show!We left off ...(554 words)

Garage Door Repair or Replacement? Safety Vs. Cost

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:16:58 PDT

A recent editorial column from South Carolina’s aikenstandard.com tells one homeowner’s story about his “crumpled” garage door.When the homeowner attempted to open the door, it fell out of the track, crumpled “like an accordion” dumping broken window glass all over the garage floor, and stopped with half the door hanging ...(292 words)

Tradeshow Wrap-Up: CODA 2009 in Anaheim (Part 1)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:03:32 PDT

It was back to the grind Monday for those garage door dealers and access control professionals who attended the 2009 CODA Regional Conference in Anaheim, Calif. And what a show! As usual, old friends caught up and new friends were made while the California Operator and Door Association offered seminars, ...(633 words)

Can a Garage Door Opener Interrupt a Wireless Internet Signal?

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:59:23 PDT

In a recent “Tech QA” from Guy R. Briggs, the writer tackles the problem of constantly dropped wireless Internet signals.Among the troubleshooting options such as a laptop issue or router problem, he addresses the other signals that can block or disrupt a wireless Internet signal – and garage door openers ...(168 words)

The Future of Office Technology, And Where You Should Invest

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:38:19 PDT

A recent article from BusinessWeek takes a look at office technology, past, present and future. Citing the fictional office of Sterling Cooper on the popular TV drama Mad Men, Gene Marks compares the technology of the ‘60s to today and beyond. But this is more than just a whimsical look ...(265 words)

PCI Compliance — Fact or Fiction?

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 10:12:24 PDT

PCI compliance is no longer a suggestion — it’s a necessary evil if you accept credit cards. According to the Federal Trade Commission, as of 2008, nearly one-fourth of all identify theft cases involved a credit card. Reports of data theft are rampant, including a recent case involving 130 million ...(1181 words)