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A Tool For The Times

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 31, 2000
We’ve only touched on a few of the possibilities this type of simple spreadsheet offers.
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Get Off The Fence! Get In The Log!

Ellen Rohr
May 31, 2000
Is there something that you really want to do, but the fear of change or lack confidence is holding you back?
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Mind Your People - Not Just Your Numbers

Paul Ridilla
May 31, 2000
The astounding number of contractors who go broke every year, however, shows that these money-monitoring systems do not always work.
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Building A Competitive Edge

Maurice Maio
May 31, 2000
You have to continually produce some measurable benefit to customers who call your company for their service and repair needs over what the competition offers.
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National License Clearing House Needed

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
May 31, 2000
I just completed a biannual ritual with the state of New Jersey — renewing my Master Plumber’s License.
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Partnership Or Serfdom?

Frank Blau
May 31, 2000
Many PHC service contractors are receiving mail solicitations from a home warranty company trying to put together a contractor referral network.
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Stop And Ask For Directions

Paul Ridilla
May 31, 2000
I have been giving directions to contractors for over a quarter of a century because I have been down that road before.
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The Impact Of A Price Increase

Frank Blau
May 31, 2000
There are three fundamental ways to increase revenues and profits without incurring extra costs.
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Stopping The Paper Chase

Maurice Maio
May 31, 2000
Every service and repair business needs forms for doing business.
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Sizing Baseboard

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 31, 2000
What method do you use for sizing fin-tube baseboard?
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