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Business Management

Using Demographic Data, Business Analytics Effectively

Many of the business trends we will face in the future are reasonably evident as we study the demographics of the situation.

August 8, 2019

Rich & Jen Schmitt

We recently returned from this year’s Southern Wholesaler’s Association (SWA) meeting held on Amelia Island in Florida. As always, the SWA meeting was well-attended and included an excellent program with many opportunities for business, social and family activities.

The Riso Report

New School Messaging

The world of advocacy is changing at warp speed due to social media.

August 7, 2019

There’s enough room at the top for the ways of both the old school and the new school, and each are equally important in order to achieve success.

Momentum Building Marketing

Rebranding: It’s So Much More Than a Logo

Avoid common pitfalls with professional PR help.

August 7, 2019

Heather Ripley

Have you ever thought about rebranding your plumbing business? Maybe you’ve added services such as HVAC and electrical. Maybe your company has changed ownership or merged with another company. Or maybe it’s just time for a change.

Contractor Profit Advantage

Stop Giving Estimates

Contract pricing allows contractors the opportunity to offer an upfront price that does not change for a described task.

August 7, 2019

Richard DiToma

Contract pricing defines the parameters of any task and allows contractors to package prices in a fashion to recover their costs.

Trimble MEP Basecamp Conference Designed to Improve Workflow, Productivity

August 1, 2019

The conference also includes computer labs, hands-on training, certification exams and thought leadership discussions.

2019 Edition of ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 16000 Now Available

August 1, 2019

Series 16000-2019 provides minimum performance criteria, identified by industry consensus, for plumbing inspectors, mechanical system inspectors, plumbing plans examiners and mechanical plans examiners.

Digital Exclusive: Seven Ways to Strengthen Communication with Techs in the Field

July 24, 2019

Improve communication with your team with this advice from a former HVAC tech.

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Customer Empowerment is Key to Repeat Business

Create an environment that lets your customers subconsciously recognize they are in control.

July 8, 2019

Customers want to be in control and it has to be their idea. Telling someone they are empowered still leaves you in control. Now, let’s create an environment that empowers the customer.

Momentum Building Marketing

Go Live: Adding Video to Your Content Marketing Strategy

It can build brand identity, reach ideal audiences and boost SEO.

July 8, 2019

Heather Ripley

It may surprise you that in today’s crowded social media world, organic reach is not enough to effectively market your company.

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Dropping ‘Old School’ Processes for ‘New School’ Technology

Nebraska-based Holmes Plumbing and Heating Supply sees productivity and profitability increases with its newest ERP system.

July 3, 2019

To thrive in the plumbing and heating supply business for more than 50 years, you can’t be complacent. You must stay on top of technology and make sure you’re providing your customers with best-in-class solutions at competitive prices.