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Calendar - May 2018
May 8-10
National Hardware Show, Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas. Visit www.nationalhardwareshow.com.
May 15-16
Sixth Biennial Emerging Water Technology Symposium, DoubleTree Hotel, Ontario, California....
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Septic and Sewer Systems
Remediators help recover failing systems
Problem: Woodland Park, a trailer park in Charlemont, Massachusetts, consisted of 25 lots and a single-family residence. Replacement...
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An Exit Strategy
When you started your plumbing business, you likely had a lot on your plate. What equipment to buy, how to find work,...
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Going Mobile
If there’s one requirement for a plumber, it might be summarized with one word: mobile.
Mobility is key for service technicians, and any...
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Figuring Out What Style Business Owner You Are Can Help in Future Planning
Just as we experience spring, summer, fall, and winter, there are similar seasons for entrepreneurs. Understanding where you fit into these cycles...
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Learning to Be a Leader
My oldest daughter came home from school a few weeks ago with an assignment: Write down, in one sentence, what it takes...
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Avoid Tricks and Traps of the Credit Card Industry
Like any other tool for your business, effective credit card use means careful analysis and firm control. A credit card is a...
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Saving water and money with the AquaMotion Aqua-Flash
With the growing need to conserve water, more plumbers are finding ways to help customers from running water needlessly. That’s where the...
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Provide Customers Remote Connectivity to Their Water Heaters
The internet has played a significant role in the development of building products and services. Customers are demanding remote connectivity and operability...
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Smart Water Technology Provides Growth Opportunity
New home-automation products are hitting the market on almost a daily basis. Homeowners can now automate almost anything in their homes —...
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How Your Potential Customer Base Uses Online Reviews
Most business owners are at least aware of the increasing importance of getting online reviews, but the 2017 BrightLocal Local Consumer Review...
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Drain Service Notepad
Explaining residential plumbing systems to your customers has never been easier. The new Drain Service Notepad from MyTana provides a visual depiction...
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Is a Paid Customer Lead a Bad Lead?
When, if ever, should you pay for a plumbing lead?
There is certainly no shortage of lead-generating services out there — all ready,...
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Why Hiring Veterans Can Be Good for Business
There are countless good reasons to hire veterans at your company, starting with the simple fact that it’s the right thing to...
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Staying Safe on the Job
Drain cleaning can be a very dirty job, particularly with a backup. It’s also a dangerous process, exposing workers to multiple types...
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Getting the Most Out of Field Management Software
Using field management services software can not only increase revenue, it can also help your company’s technicians improve their performance. Let’s break...















