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Growing Through Customer Satisfaction and Knowledge
Spending years in the plumbing industry allowed Richard Hart to collect good intel about what a good plumbing company should be —...
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Finding a Financing Option for Your Company
Looking for money to open a plumbing business? A variety of lenders are out there — from your gray-haired grandma to a...
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Don’t Wait Until Age 65 to Learn About Social Security
Whether retirement is just around the corner or decades over the horizon, it’s never too soon to start planning ahead.
The choices you’ll...
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Preventive Maintenance Will Help Keep Support Vehicles on the Road Longer
In the daily management of construction equipment and job site priorities, busy contractors risk having preventive maintenance of vehicles and equipment fall...
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Attracting Residential Customers Is No Easy Task
Plumbers are often in the business of delivering bad — and expensive — news to homeowners. These conversations can be difficult for...
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Septic and Sewer Systems
Unit provides solution for convenience store chain
Problem: A mid-Atlantic convenience store chain had drainfield failure at close to all of its...
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Calendar - May 2019
June 9-12
American Water Works Association (AWWA) Annual Conference & Exposition (ACE),
Colorado Convention Center, Denver. Visit events.awwa.org
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June 9-12
Safety...
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New Jaws and Rings Increase Versatility of Press Tool
While the sheer number of raw materials that make up plumbing systems continues to increase, the room plumbers need to store and...
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The Name Could Be the Key to Success
A few months back I wrote about vehicle wraps in this column, and at the end I asked for you to share...
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A Plumber’s Most Dependable Pipe Inspection Tool
Plumbing pro Jake Albright likes reliability, ruggedness and convenience in his drain cleaning tools.That’s why the ultra-compact, hand-held Gen-Eye Micro-Scope2 video inspection...
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A Look Back: Plumbing in the 1800s
One day I was retrieving parts from our warehouse for an elderly man who came in for “packing” to “repack a stem.”
The...
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The Adaptable Micro-Scope2 Offers Big Features in a Small Package
The Gen-Eye Micro-Scope2 from General Pipe Cleaners features an updated 7-inch screen with a built-in sunshield for crisp, clear pictures. Record remotely...
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Careful Budgeting of Both Time and Money Generates Marketing Success
Deciding where and how to promote your plumbing business can be overwhelming. There are thousands of marketing opportunities, and no one has...
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Make the Investment in Soft Skills Training For Your Employees
As a team leader, part of your job description is ensuring that each employee has the necessary resources to do their job...
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Safe Digging Begins With Good Utility Locating
April is National Safe Digging Month, and one of the top messages being promoted at this time is the importance of knowing...
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Creating a Business Website That Converts Potential Leads to Actual Customers
Having a website is a necessity for businesses in today’s age. But not all websites are created equal. Some work to convert,...
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Channellock Announces Competition to Show Value of the Trades
Channellock is sponsoring its second annual Trade School Trade-Up, a competition offering cash prizes, new tools and a classroom makeover for the...

















