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Education offerings at WWETT 2015 provide the latest technology, safety and business information for the plumbing industry

The questions you’re not asking in job interviews may be a primary reason for high employee turnover

It’s a new year. Now is the time to put pen to paper (or keyboard to computer?) to compile that employee handbook you’ve been avoiding.

If you’re new to the plumbing industry, here are some tips to keep in mind — and keep you alive — as you head out on your first waterblasting job.

Rebranded 2015 Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show promises great value for your business

Savvy customers won’t fall for your old-school advertising tactics. It’s time to embrace change.

With the economy on the upswing and property developers back at work in many regions, here are three simple ways to get ready for a busy year.

From portable to heavy-duty truck-mounted machines, these jetters are among the most powerful and versatile drain-cleaning tools.

Matt Mertz, owner of Matt Mertz Plumbing, Inc., reveals a few of his go-to tools.

Cleaning, inspecting and relining become key components of fourth-generation plumber’s success

Can waterjet cutting nozzles clear roots as effectively as rotating steel blades?

In-house training is unusual in the plumbing industry, but a built-in labor pool helps this plumber combat the acute labor shortage, and keeps the plumbing trade alive.

‘Sooner or later, you get to a point — a threshold — where you can only do so much yourself.’

The start of a new year provides the perfect opportunity to revamp your bookkeeping.

Day-to-day goals — not those dreadful New Year’s resolutions — are critical. Learn how to battle the drudgery of setting them.

Former Military men fight the war on roots and other plumbing problems in the Twin Cities

Indiana Roto-Rooter rebuilds franchise by establishing relationships and providing new services for commercial clients.

Learning how to deal with insecurities is important for a small-business owner.