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There will always be a need for plumbers. Knock out the competition by franchising.

Stay on the “nice” list with these tips for rewarding your hardworking employees.

Anticipate. Communicate. Repeat. Learn how to prevent all-out battles from customer conflict.

Recruit. Retain. Repeat. It’s not rocket science.

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.

Improving reliability, better gas mileage and zero learning curve for new drivers are selling points in a shift toward auto transmissions for bigger work trucks.

Are you on the franchise fence? Perhaps this 25-year veteran who stepped out of the chaotic corporate world to build a plumbing enterprise will sway you.

Do the words “free video inspection” send a shiver down your spine? Do you spend frivolously or save psychotically? Let’s put some drain cleaning myths — and downright bad habits — to rest.

This Chicago company defends a no-tattoo policy. Let’s find out if a potential hire’s ink affects your hiring.

Has your plumbing business plateaued? Perhaps it's time to consider diversifying.

Take action! World Toilet Day raises awareness about the billions of people who live without basic sanitation.

It’s not too late for early registration for the Pumper & Cleaner Profit Series.

Want to improve job site efficiency? Take a look at how a mobile storage unit can solve organizational issues.

Stock up! Keep your service van fully stocked with these three must-have pieces of equipment.

Fight influenza and other viruses with hot-water pressure washers from Water Cannon.

Your first look at the latest manufacturer moves, company award winners and other industry news from the plumbing world.

Tankless water heaters are all the rage, but new rules might make installation more painstaking.

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