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A hot little number makes its debut into the service industry.

Interested in learning more about wastewater and communicable disease — including Ebola? Register today for a free program at this year's WWETT show.

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.

Do you know how to protect your jetter when temps drop? It’s crucial to give your jetter some extra TLC during cold months.

Knowing the right tool for the job makes clearing tough blockages easier and more profitable.

Come 2015, installing new water heaters might be a two-person job. Plus, learn what is being called a “job killer” for plumbers.

If you want to stay competitive, you need to ensure your business is waiting for customers on the list of local Google search results.

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.