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Case Studies - September 2021
Root problem eliminated on lakeside easementProblem: A neighborhood in Liberty, Missouri, had a heavily root-bound easement. Access was difficult, as the 1,280-foot line...
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Carefully Select Sewer Nozzles to Optimize Productivity and Profitability
In sewer, storm and sanitary line cleaning, hose nozzles are an essential tool that directs pressurized water to clear out obstructions such...
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Attracting Top Talent in the Digital Age of Gaming
Let’s face it, placing an ad in the newspaper trying to attract talent to apply for a job is not as effective...
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Have You Been 'Ghosted' by a New Employee?
The Urban Dictionary describes ghosting as “the act of suddenly ceasing all communication with someone the subject is dating, but no longer wishes to...
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How to Future Proof Your Business
If the COVID-19 pandemic has taught us anything, it’s that none of us can predict what tomorrow will bring.
Lockdowns, economic unrest, countless...
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Staying on Top of Your Business’s Finances
If your company’s going to grow, you need organizational processes that are streamlined and efficient. Bookkeeping is a key part of that —...
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Service World Expo Announces Dates for 2021 Show
Service World Expo officials have announced that the largest home service contracting expo will be held Sept. 21-24 at the Kentucky International...
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Viega Prepares to Reopen Seminar Centers
Viega will reopen its seminar centers in Colorado and New Hampshire on Aug. 1.
The centers had been closed since March 2020 due...
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Even to a Technology Titan, Back to the Basics Is the Rule
Jeff Bezos founded Amazon in 1994. Today he’s one of the richest people in the world. But while Amazon is undeniably a...
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Becoming the Teacher Can Have Benefits for Your Company
Last month I focused on how to get the next generation — middle and high school students — interested in the plumbing...
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Don’t Plant Seeds of Doubt in Customers’ Minds
We’re living in a DIY age where how-to videos for just about anything can be found all over YouTube. Still, we won’t...
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Make Flat-Rate Pricing Work for Your Business
Switching your plumbing business from a time-and-materials rate structure to flat-rate pricing is a big jump that will ultimately affect your bottom...
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Media Group Sees Big Growth Coming in Plumbing Industry
By starting a new educational platform, Gardner Media Group is expecting that this year will be a big year for itself and...











