We use cookies to provide you with a better experience. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies in accordance with our Cookie Policy.

logo
  • Engineers & Specifiers
  • Contractors & Installers
  • Wholesalers & Distributors

Follow Us

Newsletter Signups
Manage Subscriptions
  • The Wholesaler
  • Plumbing Engineer
  • PHC News
Newsletter Signups
Manage Subscriptions
  • The Wholesaler
  • Plumbing Engineer
  • PHC News
  • PRODUCTS
    • Bath & Kitchen
    • Fire Protection
    • HVAC
    • Hydronics/Radiant
    • Plumbing
    • PVF
    • Tools
  • PROJECTS
    • Commercial
    • Data Centers
    • Fire Protection
    • Green Building
    • MRO/Retrofit
    • Remodeling
    • Residential
  • HOW TO
    • Design
    • Fire Protection
    • Legal Matters
    • Management
  • BUSINESS
    • AI Technology
    • Associations
    • Buying Groups
    • Technology
  • CODES & STANDARDS
    • ANSI
    • ASHRAE
    • ASSE
    • Regulations
    • Green Building
    • IAPMO
    • ICC
    • NFPA
  • RESOURCES
    • RUGGED MIND AND BODY
    • Media Kit
    • Advertise
    • Contact Us
    • Classifieds
    • Digital Editions
    • Testimonials
    • Subscribe
    • Health & Wellness
    • ASPE Convention 2026
    • Legionella eBook
  • DIGITAL EDITIONS
Home » Topics » Business

Business
Business  RSS Feed RSS

PHCN0826_real assumptions about business.jpg
Contractor Profit Advantage

Proper Profitable Selling Prices Require Common Sense And Mathematical Prowess

Accurate pricing requires more than guesswork — it demands honest calculations, realistic assumptions about billable hours and profit margins, and the intelligence to ensure each job supports the business’ survival and success.
August 3, 2026
Richard DiToma

One of the issues I often write about is the necessity for you, the contractor, to properly identify and calculate the true operational business costs you incur to run your business — in total and as those costs pertain proportionately to any given task.


Read More
APR Supply Co. Completes Acquisition of Mutual Wholesalers.webp

APR Supply Co. Completes Acquisition of Mutual Wholesalers

July 30, 2026

This is APR’s first location in West Virginia.


Read More
BDR Brings High-Impact Training to Texas Contractors.jpg

BDR Brings High-Impact Training to Texas Contractors

July 30, 2026

BDR's two-day Profit and Growth Accelerator Series heads to Texas Aug. 18-19, offering home service contractors practical training to boost sales, pricing and profitability.


Read More
Pentair to Acquire Taco Group Holdings.jpg

Pentair to Acquire Taco Group Holdings

July 29, 2026

The acquisition of Taco expands Pentair’s portfolio of smart, sustainable water solutions to support increased exposure to key high-growth end-markets primarily in North America. 


Read More
Watsco Announces Operating Results.webp

Watsco Announces Second Quarter Operating Results

July 29, 2026

Watsco has announced its operating results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026.


Read More
A. O. Smith Donates 30 Water Heaters to Shelter Equity for Affordable Housing Complex.jpg

A. O. Smith Donates 30 Water Heaters to Shelter Equity for Affordable Housing Complex

July 28, 2026

The donation provides hot water and high efficiency for new housing development in Franklin, Tennessee.


Read More
APR Supply Co. to Open Joint Branch With Schaedler Yesco in New Brighton, Pennsylvania.webp

APR Supply Co. to Open Joint Branch With Schaedler Yesco in New Brighton, Pennsylvania

July 27, 2026

The branch is expected to open with full operations underway first quarter 2027.


Read More
GF Building Flow Solutions Unveils Updated North American Headquarters.jpg

GF Building Flow Solutions Unveils Updated North American Headquarters

July 23, 2026

GF Building Flow Solutions celebrates the official re-opening of its North American headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota, following its newly completed office renovation. 


Read More
Oatey Co. Promotes Alan Toot to Vice President, Engineering.jpg

Oatey Co. Promotes Alan Toot to Vice President of Engineering

July 22, 2026

Toot will lead Oatey's engineering team, driving product innovation and long-term growth.


Read More
Infinity Drain Launches Newly Redesigned Website.jpg

Infinity Drain Launches Newly Redesigned Website

July 22, 2026

Infinity Drain redefines its digital presence with a streamlined, design-centric website to simplify specification.


Read More
Previous 1 2 … 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 … 905 906 Next

Most Popular

  • A. O. Smith Cyclone Flex Commercial Gas Water Heater

  • Lochinvar XCalibur Premium Condensing Tankless Water Heater

  • PHCC Educational Foundation Launches Rising Leaders Course

  • Viega Introduces Cleaned and Bagged Line of Press Fittings and Valves

Featured Video

/media/videos/play/255

Subscribe & Learn More

  • Tw10 2026 cover
    Subscribe
  • Pe10 2026 cover
    Subscribe
  • Phc10 2026 cover
    Subscribe
  • Rugged 09 2026
    Learn More

More from PHCP Pros

  • Editorial Team
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • About
  • Advertise

Follow Us

© 2026 All Rights Reserved

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development | ePublishing