In some respects, the pandemic feels like it is finally in the rearview. And yet, the fallout from the pandemic continues, including...
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Company Uses Headquarters as Unique Branding, Recruiting Tool
It’s easy to imagine there’s no such thing as just another day at the office at Jolly Plumbing, Drains, Heating and Air.
The...
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Soft Skills: Handling Customer Small Talk
Running a service business requires excellent communication skills.
From the time you receive the phone call to the time you're en route to...
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Handling Your Company's Resident Slacker
It’s a rare workplace team that doesn’t have a resident slacker — that certain employee who always seems to shirk his or...
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Tapping Into the Power of Your Crew’s Potential
When I needed someone to head the new crew, I immediately thought of you, Tom. You learn quickly, you work hard, and you’re...
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There’s No Gray Area When It Comes to Sexual Harassment Policies
Failing to prevent and address sexual harassment on the job can have serious consequences. A Florida septic company learned that lesson in 2021....
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What’s Your Social Media Strategy?
How big a role does social media play in your marketing and growth strategies for your business? What is your objective when you...
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Getting Your Entrepreneurial Journey Off to a Solid Start
Many a skilled plumber and drain cleaner, at some point, has an itch to strike out on their own and open a...
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Taking Advantage of the Power of Press Releases
Running a local business is not easy. Whether you’re a one-person show or have a team helping with operations, getting things and...
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Building Relationships to Retain Customers
Daniel Bearden’s approach to taking care of his customers can be summarized in one sentence: “We do plumbing, but we are in...
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The Pros and Cons of Being Your Own Boss
Nicholas Krewson knew what he wanted when he launched his company San Diego Drain Krew. Just as important, he knew what he...
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Dealing With the Dreaded Customer Callback
Service plumbing, or as it used to be called "jobbing," can be a frustrating ordeal.
Day in and day out of various calls...
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How to Adjust Pricing to Accommodate Inflation
There’s little question that inflation has been the year’s dominant economic story, impacting consumers and business owners alike.
Stemming from the shockwaves of...
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3 Tips to Bring Your Company Into the Modern Era
The plumbing and drain cleaning industry is adapting every day with new technologies that improve companies' efficiency while helping them maintain a...
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Be Upfront With Employees About Their Compensation
When I graduated from college, I took a job as an entry-level employee at a printing production facility. I worked hard, climbed the shop...
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Getting Comfortable with Candor
In the business world, it’s so much easier for managers to gloss over employees’ weaknesses or for employees to give some manager’s...
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Quality Photos Boost Your Online Presence
Did you know that up until March 2017, there were no pictures on Google Search? Fast forward to today and there is...




