Obtaining a retainer from clients is used by only 62 percent of firms, on only 19 percent of their projects. Clearly, the business practices side of contracting is not improving. The good economy should provide firms with a better negotiating environment. The complete Fees and Pricing in Design Firms Survey report contains current information on billing rates, contract conditions and fee levels on 43 major product types. This is just one finding from Reel Grobman's Survey on Employee Productivity.
Home theater is a growing trend with American families.
Home theater provides a valuable entertainment outlet that's enjoyable for the whole family and lets them participate in an activity together. The survey also points out the healthy business custom installers bring to the home theater industry. The survey results represent input from a wide cross-section of the home theater industry from manufacturers of audio and video equipment to control systems and software to custom installation and accessory products.