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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Supporting Women in the Trades
Now more than ever, skilled trade workers are vital to society's everyday safety, health and well-being. At Oatey Co., we try to...
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Community-Minded Good Deeds Can Help Attract Customers
What if a company could establish credibility with customers before even making a service call and at the same time improve employee...
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Teaching High Schoolers the Value of a Trade
Master plumber Chris Sbrocco is passionate about the trade that provides him with a great living and satisfies his love for solving...
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RIDGID Sponsors Non-Profit’s Work for Homeowners in Need
RIDGID recently announced its sponsorship of the first Miracle Mechanical project, a new initiative that completes plumbing, heating and air conditioning work...
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Promoting the Benefits of a Skilled Trades Career
There is a huge dilemma facing businesses involved in plumbing and drain cleaning and other skilled trades areas — there are more...
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Colorado Company Helps Students See Value in Trades Careers
It’s difficult for contractors to easily find younger employees to fill the void left by an increasing number of retirees. But Neuworks...
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4 Tips for Devising a Successful Marketing Plan in the New Year
It’s been a heck of a year. You’re probably tired. And the last thing you want to think about is what’s next....
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Company Connects to Its Community by Honoring Military Vets
Being involved in your community is more than just good business PR. Yes, it cultivates good feeling toward a company, which can...
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Promoting Equality in the Drain Cleaning Industry
The drain cleaning industry is overwhelmingly white. I’m white. The odds are that you, the reader, are also white.
With that said, how...
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The Joys and Benefits of Incorporating Charitable Actions Into Regular Business Operations
If there is one thing Josh Shelton has carried on since taking over Shelton Plumbing from his father, it’s being charitable and...
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Plumber Launches Winter Campaign to Provide Free Services to the Elderly
To mark this season of giving, it’s appropriate to highlight plumber James Anderson, even though he’s based in England, where the American...
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Why You Should Consider Paying Employees for Volunteering
Recently I was talking to a small-business owner and friend when the topic of volunteer time off, or VTO, came up. My...
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Look to Local Service Clubs for New Business Promotion Opportunities
Promoting your company can be pricey, but it’s necessary for growth. If you’re searching for a way to get the word out...



















