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Tap Introverts’ Potential to Improve Your Staff
A flashy, bright-red Ferrari Portofino will attract a lot of attention in a parking lot. A shiny new Honda Accord? Probably not...
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Why You Should Take Staff Meetings Seriously
For a myriad reasons, many small-business owners don’t hold regular staff meetings. Furthermore, most who do don’t get the most they could...
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Industry News - March 2020
Viega sponsors snowboarder/plumber Cheever
Viega announced its sponsorship of Jonathan Cheever, a 2018 Olympian and a 14-year member of the U.S. Snowboard Team...
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Three Tips to Keep Your Focus on Work-Related Projects
We, as business owners, are always searching for silver bullets.
If we can just fire and hire the right people, outsmart our competition...
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Industry News - February 2020
General Pipe Cleaners’ new tools catalog
A new catalog from General Pipe Cleaners features new, rugged drain cleaning tools and inspection equipment....
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How to Develop Effective Managers In-House
It’s said that when employees quit jobs, they more often leave because of bad managers rather than the company itself. And if...
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How to Gracefully Handle Big Changes to Your Business
Are you thinking about making some big changes in 2020? Good — change is necessary for growth. But have you thought about...
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Industry News - January 2020
Lemke joins PRIER Products as vice president of sales and marketing
PRIER Products announced Matt Lemke as its vice president of sales and marketing. Lemke’s...
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Long-Lost Leadership Qualities Not Too Far Gone
While modern leadership standards include open-door policies, coaching through issues and creating positive company cultures, there is one thing missing from many...
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Tips for Alleviating the Holiday Stress Surrounding Your Business
The holidays aren’t always joyful. Some love the shiny baubles, togetherness, family time, all-consuming cheer and celebration. For others, it’s a reminder of family...
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Industry News - November 2019
Liberty Pumps names new president
Liberty Pumps announced that the board of directors elected Robyn Brookhart to the position of president. She replaces Charlie...
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Adjusting to Generational Differences in the Workplace
Never before have so many generations occupied the same shifting workplace. Between an overcrowding and oversaturation of markets and exponentially increasing technology,...
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5 Tips for Effectively Leading a Crew
Whether you’ve been leading a team in the field for years or you’re new to the role, chances are you still remember...










