By Matt Ellis This year, a group of eight AffinEco managers and senior staff attended the Building Service Contractors Association International (BSCAI) Contracting Success 2018 Conference in Dallas. The group heard a keynote address from President George W. Bush and took part in seminars and breakout sessions on topics such...

By Sue Minichiello The good news is the economy is strong. The bad news is the economy is strong. Such is the paradox for American business owners. While a good economy typically means higher consumer spending, it also means higher operational costs, especially for labor and wages. The current increase...

By Glenn A. Duhl, Esq. There are currently 29 states plus the District of Columbia whose state minimum wage is greater than the federal minimum wage of $7.25, which has not been raised since 2009. Effective January 1, 2019, 20 states and several cities will increase their current minimum wages,...

By Marshall Hook Carlos Nique joined AffinEco about two-and-a-half years ago as a Director of Operations for the Red Team. At the time, he had two decades of experience in the building services field and was eager for new challenges. So, he reached out to AffinEco Managing Partner Paul Senecal...

By Claudia St. John With the holidays knocking on our doors, employers are starting to turn their attention toward employee recognition in the form of year-end awards/bonuses, holiday gifts, and other tokens of appreciation for a successful year. But, recognition is not just a year-end event. Here are some tips...