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Maximize Technology for Better Customer Service and Communication

Social media, text messages and instant messaging have become the preferred methods of communication.

March 1, 2022

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Get Involved With Your Local CTE

If you’re looking to hire the next generation of skilled tradespeople, go right to the source while they’re still in school.

March 1, 2022

If you’re looking to hire the next generation of skilled tradespeople, go right to the source while they’re still in school.

Momentum Building Marketing

Who Should Be in Charge of Your Reputation Management?

Don’t wait until the next crisis forces you to think about it while you’re under the gun.

March 1, 2022

Heather Ripley

Since the dawn of time, people have promoted themselves and their accomplishments.

The 7-Power Contractor

Systems Freed Me Up to Help My Daughter

My business ran without me for nearly a month because we had processes in place with people trained and empowered to handle problems.

March 1, 2022

Al Levi

Every winter, my daughter Pam, her husband and my grand dogs come to visit my wife Natalie and me in Phoenix.

Contractor Profit Advantage

How Much Do You Keep Out of Each Consumer Dollar?

You may want to explain to customers the reality of business expenses when they complain about your service prices.

March 1, 2022

Richard DiToma

Did you ever consider how much of each consumer dollar you charge your customers actually stays in your business?

Construction Technology

Three-Phase Plan for More Impactful Project Review Meetings

Once you can script and execute sound project reviews, your teams will have a better understanding of where risks lie on their projects.

March 1, 2022

James Miller

In my last two columns, I wrote about six behaviors to build the foundation for quality labor plans and the four steps to adopting an iterative approach to the build plan process.

Celebrating the Life of Garrick Dahlquist

February 28, 2022

On September 28, 2020, Garrick Dahlquist, owner at Western States Sales Inc., a manufacturers' representative agency based in Portland and covering the Pacific Northwest, passed away.

MAX Service Group Names Greg Wells New President

February 28, 2022

Former MAX Service Group President Jacob Huck will remain with the company as a special project manager.

Nautic Partners Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Vallen North America

February 28, 2022

Nautic Partners LLC has announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Vallen Distribution from the Sonepar Group, and in partnership with Vallen management.