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Falconi Energy Announces Ductless Cooling Systems

Falconi_vertical logo red smallThere’s a lot to be said for everyday comfort. During the summer, many of us enjoy an air-conditioned commute to a temperature-controlled workplace and, lunch at an air-conditioned restaurant. Yet, at the day’s end, we go home to a stifling house.

Falconi Energy, a leading supplier of premium heating oil and a full-service heating and cooling company based in Southborough, MA offers a “cool” solution for homeowners who have old, inefficient window air conditioner units and those who do not have central air or the ducted system required for it.

Falconi Energy provides brand leader Mini-Split Ductless Cooling Systems that are energy efficient and highly effective. Instead of central air’s bulky and costly ducts and indoor evaporator unit, a ductless cooling system utilizes thin copper tubing, and the compressor and condenser units are located outside the home.

At half the cost of a central air system and noticeably quieter than inefficient, conventional window units, mini-split ductless cooling systems are the future of home comfort. Advantages include energy cost-savings, same-day installation, and room-by-room zoned comfort. Ductless cooling systems also improve indoor air quality with a multi-stage filtration system that reduces dust, pollen and allergens in the home.

Recycle Old Window A/C Units

Catering to the homeowner’s unique cooling requirements, Falconi Energy provides custom installation of single zone or multi-zone wall, floor, and ceiling mounted units. Mini-Split Ductless Cooling Systems are affordable and begin at $3,500 installed. The company offers 0 percent loan programs for qualified customers to help with the transition to a new ductless cooling system. Falconi Energy will also recycle old window air conditioner units, and encourages “trade-in” of window units at the time of ductless system installation.

“New technology makes it simple to have the same comfort as a central air system at a fraction of the cost,” explained Jim Falconi, president. “Not only that, but unlike central air, split ductless cooling systems do not use harsh coolant so they are better for the environment. Homeowners now have an environmentally-friendly, energy efficient, cost-effective (and quiet) way to cool their homes.”

Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump Rebate

Homeowners who opt for a Ductless Mini-Split cooling unit with heat pump (which provides cooling and heating for year-round comfort) may be able to take advantage of additional savings by way of a COOL SMART rebate. To learn more about the Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump rebate and download a brochure and application, visit www.masssave.com/residential/heating-and-cooling.

For more information or to arrange a home evaluation with one of Falconi Energy’s licensed, trained professionals, contact (508) 485-0377.

Falconi Energy – The Home Comfort Experts

Since 1935, Falconi Energy (formerly known as Falconi Brothers) has been providing fuel to residents and businesses in Southborough and beyond.  Owned and operated by the Falconi family for three generations, Falconi Energy, has become a major force in the home comfort industry.

Falconi Energy is a leading supplier of premium heating oil and other quality fuels as well as a full-service heating and cooling company. Falconi Energy offers gas, propane, and oil fired heating and domestic hot water system service and installation, as well as complete HVAC service and installation. Their staff of 20 and modern, well-maintained fleet of delivery trucks, service vans, and installation vehicles, enable them to serve thousands of customers in the MetroWest/Worcester area.

Falconi Energy caters to customers in Southborough and surrounding communities including Ashland, Berlin, Bolton, Boylston, Framingham, Grafton, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury, Sudbury, Upton and Westborough. The company is located at 29 Boston Road, P.O. Box 301 Southborough, MA 01772. For more information, visit http://www.falconienergy.com or contact (508) 485-0377.

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Falconi Energy Announces “2 Cent Tuesdays” to Support Senior Center Programs

Falconi gas station 2 no pricesFalconi Energy, a leading supplier of premium heating oil and a full-service heating and cooling company based in Southborough, MA, is kicking off the New Year by bringing back “2 Cent Tuesdays” at their Shell gas station at 29 Boston Road in Southborough.

How “2 Cent Tuesdays” Works

Beginning in January and running throughout the year, two cents from every gallon of gasoline sold on Tuesdays will be donated to Southborough Council on Aging (COA). Falconi Energy will present the COA with a check every quarter of fiscal year 2015. The money donated supports many senior events as well as the purchase of supplies and furnishings.

“It all adds up. In previous years, our donations from ‘2 Cent Tuesdays’ averaged about $6,000 annually. Consider filling up your gas tank on Tuesdays at our Shell station to support the Southborough Senior Center,” said Jim Falconi, owner of the 79 year-old Falconi Energy company.

Community Outreach

Falconi Energy is dedicated to giving back to the community. In addition to “2 Cent Tuesdays”, the company holds the annual Falconi Golf Tournament. The tournament is in its 24th year and is run by the Friends of the COA, a non-profit fundraising group that supports the COA.  Jim Falconi is a member of the Friends of the COA. He sponsored four holes in the 2014 golf tournament and funded three foursomes. The event raised over $10K for the COA.

About Southborough COA

Southborough COA provides the town’s seniors with a variety of activities, services and events. For more information, contact 508-229-4453 or visit http://southboroughseniors.com.

Falconi Energy – The Home Comfort Experts

Since 1935, Falconi Energy (formerly known as Falconi Brothers) has been providing fuel to residents and businesses in Southborough and beyond.  Owned and operated by the Falconi family for three generations, Falconi Energy, has become a major force in the home comfort industry.

Falconi Energy is a leading supplier of premium heating oil and other quality fuels as well as a full-service heating and cooling company. Falconi Energy offers gas, propane, and oil fired heating and domestic hot water system service and installation, as well as complete HVAC service and installation. Their staff of 20 and modern, well-maintained fleet of delivery trucks, service vans, and installation vehicles, enable them to serve thousands of customers in the MetroWest/Worcester area.

Falconi Energy caters to customers in Southborough and surrounding communities including Ashland, Berlin, Bolton, Boylston, Framingham, Grafton, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury, Sudbury, Upton and Westborough. The company is located at 29 Boston Road, P.O. Box 301 Southborough, MA 01772. For more information, visit http://www.falconienergy.com or contact (508) 485-0377.

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Falconi Energy Expands HVAC Services

Falconi_vertical logo red smallFalconi Energy, a leading supplier of quality fuels and heating and cooling services based in Southborough, MA, has expanded their services to provide natural gas heat equipment installation and service.

Falconi Energy has been providing fuel to residents and businesses since 1935. The company has diversified to provide gas and oil fired heating and domestic hot water system installation and service, as well as air conditioning installation and service. Now, customers throughout the MetroWest/Worcester area can call on Falconi Energy’s expert licensed technicians to install and service their natural gas systems.

The company offers Service Plans which helps customers save on fuel costs and includes an annual system tune-up, on-call 24/7 emergency service, a 30 percent discount on parts and labor and a safety check.

“We’re a one-stop-shop that provides fuel as well as equipment installation and service. At Falconi Energy, we go beyond simply recommending quality equipment. We strive to understand the customer’s objectives first, such as fuel efficiency or other home comfort considerations. Then, we recommend a system that makes modern technology and control work for the customer,” explained Jim Falconi, owner.

He continued, “Homeowners can save quite a bit on their annual energy costs simply by installing qualifying, up-to-date heating and cooling systems. Mass Save® offers a number of energy saving programs which includes incentives and rebates on equipment installations and more. ”

To learn more about products and services offered, visit www.falconienergy.com.

Falconi Energy – The Home Comfort Experts

Since 1935, Falconi Energy (formerly known as Falconi Brothers) has been providing fuel to residents and businesses in Southborough and beyond.  Owned and operated by the Falconi family for three generations, Falconi Energy, has become a major force in the home comfort industry.

Falconi Energy is a leading supplier of premium heating oil and other quality fuels as well as a full-service heating and cooling company. Falconi Energy offers gas, propane, and oil fired heating and domestic hot water system service and installation, as well as complete HVAC service and installation. Their staff of 20 and modern, well-maintained fleet of delivery trucks, service vans, and installation vehicles, enable them to serve thousands of customers in the MetroWest/Worcester area.

Falconi Energy caters to customers in Southborough and surrounding communities including Ashland, Berlin, Bolton, Boylston, Framingham, Grafton, Hopkinton, Hudson, Marlborough, Northborough, Shrewsbury, Sudbury, Upton and Westborough. The company is located at 29 Boston Road, P.O. Box 301 Southborough, MA 01772. For more information, visit http://www.falconienergy.com or contact (508) 485-0377.

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Rodman & Rodman, P.C. Shares Cash Flow Tips for Small Business

Statistics show that in a good economy, approximately one third of all small businesses do not survive their first year of business. Approximately two-thirds do not survive year three. The primary reason a business fails is poor financial management, which in many cases is preventable.

So how can a small business survive in a bad economy? Larry Rice, CPA, Director of Strategic Consulting of Rodman & Rodman, P.C., Certified Public Accountants and business strategists catering to small and medium sized companies throughout New England, outlines critical cash flow tips for small business owners to help them weather a bad economy and beyond.

Create a cash flow projection or plan. Every small business should measure projected cash flow one year forward. That projection should be updated on a quarterly basis. A good cash flow projection starts with a good sales projection. Use historical data and be sure to consider any changes in your environment such as competition, economic change, etc. Once you have that sales projection, then it is a matter of translating those sales into the time frames that you get paid for those sales. When you place the payment for those expenses along side the receipt of revenues, you’ve created a cash flow projection.

Plan appropriately for capital expenditures. Due to an aversion of debt, many business owners pay cash for significant corporate assets. This can lead to a cash flow disaster. A good rule of thumb is that all long term assets should be financed over the expected life of those assets. If you are going to buy a machine that will last 10 years, you should seek to finance it over those 10 years. The idea is to match the outflows (the payment for the assets) to the time you expect to generate inflows (sales) from the use of that asset.

Better your credit management. Eager to make any sales, some owners do not have strong credit policies. The worst of all cash flow problems is to expend all the resources to make a product or provide a service, and then not get paid for it. Small business can not be too eager to have just any customers; they need to have the right customers. Go after the customers you want, not the customers who will waste your energy as you chase them to get paid.

Manage suppliers. Small business often pays its bills at designated times, which often are too early. Sometimes this is for convenience but can be dangerous to cash flow. Bills should be
paid timely to maintain good customer relations, but as close to the due date as possible. Seek opportunities for taking the better discounts for prompt payment from suppliers.

Manage inventory. Sometimes owners do not want to rid themselves of stale inventory at a discount, hoping that some customer will appear to pay full price. Sometimes the best course is to get rid of the inventory and use the cash for other more practical purposes.

Maintain a good relationship with a bank/lending officer. Not all credit decisions are objective. By maintaining positive communications, sometimes credit which might not be available can be secured when you maintain an open dialogue

According to Rice, “The most important financial statement is not the Balance Sheet or Profit and Loss; it is the Cash Flow Statement. Only the cash flow statement tells you how much cash your business is generating from operations. A very profitable company can still fail if the cash flow isn’t there to sustain that profit. Bottom line: more businesses fail because of poor cash flow than poor profit. Good cash flow planning is the key to small business success in any economy.”

Rodman & Rodman, P.C.

Founded in 1961, Rodman & Rodman, P.C. provides accounting, tax and business services to small and medium-sized companies throughout New England. With a focus on strategic planning, Rodman & Rodman goes beyond traditional accounting services and takes a proactive approach when serving clients to increase, preserve and sustain clients’ financial net worth.

From business valuations, taxation, audits, fraud detection and prevention services and succession planning to a variety of accounting IT services including software selection, implementation and training, the team at Rodman & Rodman serves as comprehensive advisors to clients. For individual clients, the company offers personal advisory services such as planning for real estate transactions, obtaining financing, estate planning and retirement planning as well as planning for college education. Rodman & Rodman Certified Public Accountants are located at 3 Newton Executive Park in Newton, Mass. For more information, visit their website at www.rodmancpa.com or contact Jen Reading at (617) 965-5959.

Larry Rice CPA, Rodman & Rodman

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