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Customer Relations 101: Don't Expect It, Demand It

Paul Ridilla
October 1, 2009
It’s time to revive that age-old art of keeping the customer satisfied.
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Five Rules On How To Go Green And Make Money Doing It

7 Power Blog
Al Levi
October 1, 2009
To really own the green business, customers need to trust your energy-saving recommendations.
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Selling Value

Jim Olsztynski
October 1, 2009
It’s not enough to provide value; you must convince people you do.
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Get And Keep, Not Catch And Release

Adams Hudson
September 2, 2009
On today’s marketing menu: a big helping of customer retention.
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Time To Cooperate On Residential Sprinklers

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
September 2, 2009
Plumbing and sprinkler contractors need training and certification to install these systems.
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Pumping Away - From What?

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
September 1, 2009
Not from the boiler, but from the point of no pressure change.
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Four Ways To Make More Money With Extended Hours

7 Power Blog
Al Levi
September 1, 2009
Handle after-hours calls better than your competition and watch the money flow.
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It's What's On The Inside That Counts

Jack Tester
September 1, 2009
Emulate successful companies’ business practices, not just their marketing ideas.
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Old Water Heater

Cash For Old Water Heaters

Bob Miodonski
September 1, 2009
While not exactly the plumbing industry’s answer to Cash for Clunkers, homeowners can get a rebate on their old water heater when they trade it in for a model qualified under the EPA’s Energy Star program.
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It's Time To Think, Talk And Listen

Paul Ridilla
September 1, 2009
Strategic, long-range planning for your business can give you 20/20 vision for the future.
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