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Ballanco's Plumbing Forum

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
May 31, 2000
Answers to the Questions You’ve Been Asking
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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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The Lazy Man's Way To Run Your Company

Ellen Rohr
May 31, 2000
Let’s explore the pros and cons of outsourcing — using OPR to get things done at your company.
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Diversionary tactics

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 31, 2000
One of the irrefutable benefits of hydronic heating is the ease of zoning heat delivery to accommodate different comfort preferences or operating schedules.
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Plans, Options and Obstacles in Making Decisions

Paul Ridilla
May 31, 2000
Last month we discussed the critical importance of CEO (Consider Every Option) when making business decisions in your office.
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A dear John letter

Frank Blau
May 31, 2000
A PHC contractor and dear friend shared with me the following letter, sent to him in October by one of his service technicians.
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The Golden Rule

Jim Olsztynski
May 31, 2000
Two themes play out month after month in the trade press as the biggest challenges facing the industry.
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The Second Annual JB Awards

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
May 31, 2000
Based on the overwhelming response to the First Annual JB Awards, I have decided to have the Second Annual JB Awards.
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This Holiday Season, Give Yourself A Drug-Free Workplace

Ellen Rohr
May 31, 2000
If you take a stand on drinking and drug use in your company before this scene unfolds, you have a much better chance at surviving the trauma, both emotionally and financially.
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Hot Rod & Yox - The Sequel

Ellen Rohr
May 31, 2000
My husband Hot Rod and I sold our plumbing and heating company to Ken Morgan, Lyle Ripley and Mike Pech in October 1995.
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