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Do You Know How To Price a Job?
Do You Know How To Price a Job?
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December 08, 2014
Customers will cringe at your price. That’s their problem, not yours. Move on and learn how to price jobs appropriately to make a profit.
Plumbing Policies: Water Heaters Expected to Get Bigger
Plumbing Policies: Water Heaters Expected to Get Bigger
Content
December 01, 2014
Come 2015, installing new water heaters might be a two-person job. Plus, learn what is being called a “job killer” for plumbers.
Google Gods: 7 Ways to Make It to the Top
Google Gods: 7 Ways to Make It to the Top
Content
December 01, 2014
If you want to stay competitive, you need to ensure your business is waiting for customers on the list of local Google search results.
The Business Owner’s Guide to Holiday Bonuses
Content
December 01, 2014
Stay on the “nice” list with these tips for rewarding your hardworking employees.
Client Clash: How Do You Deliver Bad News to Customers?
Client Clash: How Do You Deliver Bad News to Customers?
Content
November 26, 2014
Anticipate. Communicate. Repeat. Learn how to prevent all-out battles from customer conflict.
#Winning: How Not To Screw Up Your Hiring Strategy
#Winning: How Not To Screw Up Your Hiring Strategy
Content
November 26, 2014
Recruit. Retain. Repeat. It’s not rocket science.
Balancing Act: Drain Cleaning and Plumbing Work
Content
November 26, 2014
Do you offer plumbing and drain cleaning services? If so, here’s a look at how to create a happy balance between the demands of each.
Do You Hire Tattoo-Covered Employees?
Do You Hire Tattoo-Covered Employees?
Content
November 20, 2014
This Chicago company defends a no-tattoo policy. Let’s find out if a potential hire’s ink affects your hiring.
Pump Up Your Profits!
Pump Up Your Profits!
Content
November 18, 2014
It’s not too late for early registration for the Pumper & Cleaner Profit Series.
Misplaced Tools? Optimize Your Service Van With Mobile Storage
Misplaced Tools? Optimize Your Service Van With Mobile Storage
Content
November 17, 2014
Want to improve job site efficiency? Take a look at how a mobile storage unit can solve organizational issues.
Why You Need to Get the Heck Out of Dodge
Why You Need to Get the Heck Out of Dodge
Content
November 06, 2014
Whether it’s sipping cocktails on a beach or cheering on your favorite NFLers, recharging your batteries is good for you — and your business.
What the Heck Do All Your Employees Do?
What the Heck Do All Your Employees Do?
Content
November 04, 2014
If you can’t clearly define job duties, neither can your workers. Here’s a crash course in assigning job titles.
Should Everyone Be Licensed?
Should Everyone Be Licensed?
Content
November 04, 2014
Let’s put the drain cleaner v. plumber licensing rivalry to rest, once and for all.
Free Publicity: 10 Secrets to Building Your Customer List
Free Publicity: 10 Secrets to Building Your Customer List
Content
October 23, 2014
Stop waiting for customers to come to you. Get out there and find them!
Top Tips for Protecting Your Plumbing Business
Top Tips for Protecting Your Plumbing Business
Content
October 21, 2014
We look at how these basic practices can help keep your plumbing business afloat. Hint: Don’t use subcontractors on service calls.
8 Trade-Friendly Smartphone Apps for Plumbers
8 Trade-Friendly Smartphone Apps for Plumbers
Content
October 20, 2014
You already carry around a mini computer in your pocket. Why not make your smartphone a full-time assistant?
Mobile Madness: How Do I Choose a Business Cell Plan?
Mobile Madness: How Do I Choose a Business Cell Plan?
Content
October 15, 2014
Technological blessing. Necessary evil. Now that cellphones do more than ever before, plans are changing to keep up.
Help! Let's Sort Through Plumbing Business Insurance Options
Content
October 13, 2014
Tools. Trucks. Employees. There's a lot of risk involved with owning a plumbing business. Learn what type of — and how much — insurance you need.
Great Expectations: 3 Ways to Attract Repeat Customers
Great Expectations: 3 Ways to Attract Repeat Customers
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October 09, 2014
A fellow plumbing contractor shares suggestions for a client-centered approach to running a business: “If you take care of your customers, they’ll take care of you.”
5 Ways to Keep Plumbing Technicians Busy During Slow Season
5 Ways to Keep Plumbing Technicians Busy During Slow Season
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October 09, 2014
Whether you operate in a tourist town or provide plumbing services in the snow-rich mountains, staying busy year-round isn’t a guarantee. Learn how to keep technicians busy.