Have you ever logged on to a company’s website and become frustrated that you have to hunt, and sometimes never find, a phone number to call them? It may seem trivial, but, personally, if I can’t find a number quickly and efficiently on a website, I go back to my search and try the next one on the list.

Recently, Jim Roark has been getting compliments from his customers on how easy it was to find his phone number on his website. It is up at the top right hand corner in large font along with his email address. And, it is in the exact same spot on every single page of his website! To take a look, go to <a href="http://www.roarksolar.com/">www.roarksolar.com</a>. According to a recent poll done by BIA/Kelsey's (<a href="http://www.bia.com/" target="_blank">www.bia.com</a> and <a href="http://www.kelseygroup.com/" target="_blank">www.kelseygroup.com</a>) User View Wave VII, more than 90% of all consumers are using the internet to research products or find services in their local area. Making it easy for customers to contact you is the most important step when you are a service provider. Is your phone number easy to find on your website?

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I announced last month that Aquatherm Industries will be hosting our <b>2014 Distribution Center and Master Dealer Kick-off Meetings</b> in Orlando January 22<sup>nd</sup> – 24<sup>th</sup>.<b> </b>We’ll keep you updated as the date gets closer, but I just wanted to remind you so you can add this information to your calendars.

Let’s see the numbers for August.<b> </b>Congratulations to<b> Mark Naylor Solar Specialists </b>who claimed the top dealer spot with 266 collectors sold for the month. Keep up the great work Mark! An impressive 2<sup>nd</sup> place finish goes to <b>SunChaser, Inc.</b> with 161 collectors for August. Way to go Brandon! Coming in 3<sup>rd</sup> place for August is <b>Stilwell Solar </b>with 154 collectors - nice job Bill!

<b>Mark Naylor</b> is the top salesman in the country with 36 sales for August. Congratulations Mark! <b>Brandon Chase</b> is 2<sup>nd</sup> with 23 sales for the month. Fabulous job Brandon! And, rounding out 3<sup>rd</sup> place is <b>Terry Naylor </b>with 21 sales. Well done Terry!

Aquatherm's upcoming events:
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	<li>International Pool and Spa Expo Nov. 12<sup>th</sup> – 14<sup>th </sup>in Las Vegas, Nevada</li>
	<li>Aquatherm’s  National Dealer Meeting Jan. 22<sup>nd</sup> – 24<sup>th</sup> in Orlando, Florida</li>
	<li>Atlantic City Pool and Spa Show Jan. 28<sup>th</sup> – 30<sup>th</sup> in Atlantic City, New Jersey</li>
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If you would like more information on these events or are in need of a badge for the trade shows please contact me directly and I will be happy to help you.

Best,

Molly