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Our Undervalued Profession
Frank Blau

Frank Blau
July 2, 2001
Our industry has too many contractors working at minimum wage levels - and yet too many consumers think we charge too much.
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PM Letters To The Editor
July 2001

July 2, 2001
Send your Letter To The Editor to PMmag@enteract.com.
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Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Maurice Maio

Maurice Maio
July 2, 2001
An economic slowdown means you'll need to do more than just talk about ideas if you are going ensure satisfactory results.
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Barking Up The Wrong Tree
Frank Blau

Frank Blau
May 30, 2001
It's OK to operate as a one-man shop - just don't expect to sell the business.
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One Little Candle: Workplace Timeshares
Paul Ridilla

Paul Ridilla
May 30, 2001
How to light up your employees' (working) lives.
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'Yes, I Can!'
Ellen Rohr

Ellen Rohr
May 30, 2001
Employee empowerment and training makes for excellent customer service.
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Selecting Kitchen Plumbing Appliances
Julius Ballanco

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
May 30, 2001
It may not be wise to dedicate yourself to a particular brand.
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PM Letters To The Editor
June 2001

May 30, 2001
Send your Letters To The Editor to PMmag@enteract.com or visit our Feedback page.
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Solid Margins Mean Steady Profits
Maurice Maio

Maurice Maio
May 30, 2001
Boosting your margins doesn't necessarily mean raising prices.
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Travel Is So Enlightening
Jim Olsztynski

Jim Olsztynski
May 30, 2001
Except some of the things you learn, you wish you hadn't!
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