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Service Agreement or Oxymoron?

Too many home service contractors give too much of their value away right away.
October 3, 2022

Like the fable of the goose that laid the golden egg, too many home service contractors give too much of their businesses value away.


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MOMENTUM BUILDING MARKETING

Company Blogs Are Good for Business

However, don’t take them lightly. Your blog involves, at a minimum, weekly attention if you want it to remain fresh and relevant.
October 3, 2022
Heather Ripley

Blogs can help your company stay in touch with your customers, distributors and vendors. However, since it is an extension of your website and your company, make sure blog posts are professional. Read on for some tips for a successful blog.


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The 7-Power Contractor

Creating an Effective Referral Network

A rising tide lifts all boats: The recommendations you make are ones that will serve not only customers well, but your company and others, too.
October 3, 2022
Al Levi

When customers or potential customers call you about an HVAC or electrical service, but you only do plumbing work, make sure you have a network of first-class HVAC-only and electric-only contractors to recommend. 


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Contractor Profit Advantage

Credit Cards, Monitoring Expenses Vital to a Contracting Business

Financially strong businesses maximize the business profit they earn.
October 3, 2022
Richard DiToma
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Inventry Management

Pioneering Efforts Must Be Protected

If manufacturers want to continue using their supply chain partners to launch new products, they need to honor the investment.
October 3, 2022
Jason Bader

Rolling out a new product or an upgrade to an older one is an expensive proposition — for manufacturers and distributors. What can manufacturers do to alleviate distributor concerns? Read on to find out.


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Our Pride Makes the Difference

The history of Cregger Co. showcases tenacity and grit, and the next generation is leading the charge into new territory.
October 3, 2022
Ruth Mitchell

With 39 locations in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, Cregger Co.'s 400 associates serve plumbing, HVAC and electrical contractors with a passion and pride in workmanship. 


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How to Prepare for a Recession

Even if you think you’re preparing a little early, it’s better than being taken by surprise.
October 3, 2022
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The Beschloss Perspective

Are PVF Leaders Up to Date?

The unique aspect of PVF industry’s relationships calls for substantial industry experience before a top management position is fulfilled.
October 3, 2022
Morris Beschloss

The PVF industry, unlike many manufacturing sectors, demands industry experience of its leaders. Much of the sector’s success is attributed to that experience. Also, rising inflation brings recession to the mind of the Federal Reserve and its chairman.


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PVF Market Overview

Oil Prices Softening, Yet Still High

The high cost and limited supply of diesel fuel has an inflationary effect on all segments of the supply chain.
October 3, 2022
Stephen Letko

Oil and gas prices continue to stay high because of low inventory, low production and high demand. This summer, the United States consumed larger amounts of natural gas to meet electricity demand. Read on to discover what else is happening in the energy sector.


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Performance Management

Don’t Call It Innovation: Burst That Bulb, Part 1

You may mean improvement, but your employees will hear alarm bells. It’s time to stop using the word.
October 3, 2022
Howard Coleman

Research suggests that people react negatively to the word innovation. Some companies seem to be finding that using other terms helps employees engage more with the process.


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