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9 Sins of Advertising
“Advertising must generate more in business profit than it costs,” says Tom Egelhoff, president of Eagle Marketing and author of How To...
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Focus: New Construction — Sump Pumps and Controls
Sump pumps are an important safety feature in a lot of new construction, and they’re required in some areas. Consider these options...
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Build Your Client Base in a Crowded Marketplace
Is the plumbing industry a dog-eat-dog world where companies are in a tug of war to find jobs and defeat competitors? Not...
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Case Study: Boiler Serves Up Savings At Maine Diner
When Dan Beck, co-owner of Moody’s Diner in Waldoboro, Maine, completed a state-sponsored energy audit, he realized that the business could save...
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IPS Corporation Introduces Studor Trap-Vent
IPS Corporation, a leading manufacturer of adhesives, solvent cements and labor-saving components for the plumbing industry, has introduced the Studor Trap-Vent, a...
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Streamline Your Plumbing Business and Boost Productivity
Scott Spencer realized soon after buying Seattle’s Jim Dandy Sewer & Plumbing that it was time for a big change in how...
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Plumbing Manufacturers International Supports 'Water in the 21st Century' Legislation
Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) expressed its support for “W21: Water in the 21st Century Act.” The legislation — reintroduced in both the...
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How Do You Protect Your Assets From Theft?
Heavy equipment theft is not only a growing problem in the United States but a costly one. The National Equipment Register estimates...
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Kline’s Services Sale a Perfect Fit
Kline’s Services, the Pennsylvania wastewater management company, was sold to Wind River Environmental in a sale that was finalized last week.According to...
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6 Ways to Fix Your Lousy Marketing Plan
Some companies spend years developing their business — investing in equipment, systems, and people — and then expect the world to naturally...
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Are You Geared Up for a Busy Plumbing Year?
Many signs point to a brighter outlook for the U.S. economy this year. The unemployment rate continues to drop. A look back...
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Think Big: Full-Blown Franchise Has Phones Ringing Off the Hook
In 2003, Robert Christman purchased the Roto-Rooter franchise in Bloomington, Ind. In the first two years he went from an IBM electric...
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3 Foolproof Ways to Hire the Best Secretary
Finding reliable office workers can be daunting and time consuming. Slim pickings of qualified employees in the labor pool make it even...
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How Can Fiberglass-Reinforced Lining Help Your Plumbing Business?
New-and-improved materials and technologies are part of the reason the drain cleaning and plumbing industry is so exciting. These advancements provide countless...
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Bookkeeping Bliss: 6 Top-Rated Accounting Apps for Plumbers
Today, even most plumbers who hire professional bookkeepers to keep track of their company’s finances still use some sort of computer or...
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Tried-and-True Service Van Gets a Sleek Facelift
Welcome to the future of service vans. The new 2015 Ram ProMaster service van has been revealed and it appears as if...










