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Automated Systems Aid Back Office Staff in Managing the Chaos

Automated Systems Aid Back Office Staff in Managing the Chaos

Automated systems can help your back office staff better control all the moving parts of daily operations
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Turning Job Documentation Into Useful Content for the Search Algorithm

You already create useful search content every day. The challenge is organizing it before it disappears into phones, texts and job notes.
Is Your Approach to After-Hours Calls Hurting Business?

Is Your Approach to After-Hours Calls Hurting Business?

When plumbing emergencies hit after hours, the business that answers live is usually the one that gets the job
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Plumber Fights the Good Fight Against Private Equity

Western Rooter & Plumbing CEO John Bottala says private equity is fueling aggressive upsells and inflated quotes in the industry, and he’s determined to fight back with honest service
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How to Smartly Deploy New Tech Tools

New York contractor embraces tools like ServiceTitan and AI for after-hours calls, while still not losing the human touch customers appreciate
Study Says Parents Think Skilled Trades Offer Better ROI Than College

Study Says Parents Think Skilled Trades Offer Better ROI Than College

Annual Blue Collar Report finds that parents and Gen Z are increasingly rethinking college in favor of skilled trades, driven by AI concerns, rising education costs, and the appeal of business ownership
How to Preserve Your Best Technician’s Knowledge Before Retirement

How to Preserve Your Best Technician’s Knowledge Before Retirement

When your most experienced technician retires, the knowledge they take with them can disrupt the whole business unless you plan now to mentor and train the next generation
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Shopping for the Right Plumbing Supply Company Fit

Jeremy Sar built his business by learning which suppliers and brands deliver the speed and service a fast-growing plumbing business needs
Survey Indicates Recent Homebuyers to be Strong Business Opportunity for Contractors

Survey Indicates Recent Homebuyers to be Strong Business Opportunity for Contractors

The research shows most buyers underestimate both the cost of homeownership and how quickly they'll need a home service professional they can trust
Business Builder

Can Your Business Run Without You for a Week?

Your summer vacation reveals a lot about your company’s health and what the future might hold
Keeping Plumbers and Dispatchers on the Same Page

Keeping Plumbers and Dispatchers on the Same Page

Survey Highlights Demand for Human Engagement in Customer Service Interactions

Survey Highlights Demand for Human Engagement in Customer Service Interactions

Consumers value trust, transparency and issue resolution over automation
Business Builder

Examining the 60/40 Problem in Service Work

How Dispatchers Can Reduce Technician Burnout

How Dispatchers Can Reduce Technician Burnout