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Contractor Profit Advantage

Profit Comes After Expenses Are Paid

Salary and salary-related expenses are business expenses. Make sure to include them in your selling price.

November 4, 2019

Richard DiToma

Many contractors confuse the word "salary" with the word "profit." There is a difference.

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Neptune Plumbing: The 62-Year-Old Startup

Full-service, mechanical contracting company, now run by third generation, recognized for high-growth and dynamic business.

November 4, 2019

Steve Smith

Adam Wallenstein, 36, and Michael Wallenstein, 33, two brothers who recently earned a regional Entrepreneur of the Year Award from accounting firm, Ernest & Young, for running Neptune Plumbing, Bedford Heights, Ohio, founded by their grandparents 62 years ago.

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2nd Annual Watts Healthcare Symposium

One-day event allows for dialogue on the past, present and future of proactive approaches to water safety

November 4, 2019

Ashlei Williams

On October 8, manufacturer Watts gathered 45-plus professionals with various connections to water safety at its learning center in North Andover, Mass. for its 2nd Annual Healthcare Symposium.

Milwaukee Tool Launches MX FUEL Equipment System

October 31, 2019

This cordless system revolutionizes the light equipment market by delivering the performance, run-time, and durability demanded by the trades without the hazards associated with emissions, noise, vibration, and the frustrations of gas maintenance.

WiMI Launches Mentor Program

October 31, 2019

MCAA is looking for mentors to share their experience and expertise.

PHCC PAC Awards State Legislative Efforts

October 30, 2019

PHCC of Missouri, PHCC of Iowa, and PHCC of Ohio were recognized for their exemplary service to PHCC's members through their grassroots and legislative programs.

PHCC Updates "A Heritage Unique" History Book

PHCC Updates Industry History Book

October 30, 2019

First published by the NAPHCC History Committee in 1972, this latest edition summarizes PHCC’s efforts through 2018.

Campbell Mechanical Wins Family Business Award

October 29, 2019

Ken Campbell founded Campbell, Inc. in 1968 as a simple plumbing business, with a focus to bid “plan & spec” work.

Laura Ciriello-Benedict Named 2019 Plumbing Contractor of the Year

October 23, 2019

Ciriello-Benedict strives to be a role model for young women and regularly talks with female students at career fairs about how to enter and thrive in the field.