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Incentive Pay Will Work For You

Maurice Maio
June 1, 2000
Salesmen get paid commissions while technicians are paid by the hour.
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Shopping For An Accountant

Ellen Rohr
June 1, 2000
Thirteen years ago Hot Rod and I went shopping for an accountant.
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The Case Of Flat Rate Pricing

Frank Blau
June 1, 2000
Contractors often ask me what’s the best method or use to invoice time and material work, extras or service/repair work.
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The Weakest Joint

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 1, 2000
Bob developed the plastic connection with an elastomeric ring that replaces the wax ring.
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Cure For The Common Cold Floor

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 1, 2000
We shouldn’t overlook the opportunities to provide floor heating in select areas of houses with existing or planned hydronic systems.
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... And Now For The Bill

Maurice Maio
June 1, 2000
There is a critical moment in every service and repair job where the technician must ask for payment.
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A Bigger Piece(work) of The Pie

Paul Ridilla
June 1, 2000
Last month we addressed using piecework to maintain a profit-producing, “win-win” pace for each member of your crew.
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How Much Should A New Contractor Charge?

Frank Blau
June 1, 2000
This letter is to ask you and the staff of Plumbing & Mechanical to invest some time and effort to solve a problem for me.
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While You Were Eating

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 1, 2000
In the area of food service, the biggest threat to the plumbing system lies in the potential contamination of the potable water supply.
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Tales Of Burning Love

Ellen Rohr
June 1, 2000
What is the intangible factor that makes a person succeed in spite of all obstacles?
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