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ARS, U.S. Filter, Poole & Kent Deals Are An Industry Turning Point

Jim Olsztynski
June 1, 2000
Large-scale acquisitions mark the transition to a phase of consolidation in which deal making gives way to performance.
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What Can We Do To Attract And Keep Good People?

Frank Blau
June 1, 2000
Recruiting and keeping good employees, especially service techs, is the most difficult thing I know of in the PHC service business.
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Heir-Raising Tales of Nepotism

Ellen Rohr
June 1, 2000
This article in a local business journal caught my eye ...
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'Why Hire A Consultant? We Already Know What We’re Doing!'

Paul Ridilla
June 1, 2000
There are practical answers and solutions for each of the following conditions that, unfortunately, are not easily adapted to different or even similar situations.
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The Water Closet Sign - Part 1

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 1, 2000
Are the new 1.6 gpf water closets functioning properly?
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A Plug For ISH

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 1, 2000
What ISH will do is open your eyes to the rest of the world.
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Day Of Rest? In A 24-Hour Business?

Ellen Rohr
June 1, 2000
Taking a day off sounds nice, but the reality is that plumbing problems, by definition, have to occur at the most inconvenient time.
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Pricing For Profits

Maurice Maio
June 1, 2000
Discussions on profits always seem to return to the subject of pricing.
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Cut Expenses To Increase Profits

Maurice Maio
June 1, 2000
A systematic approach to financial matters will allow you to cut your expenses and consequently increase your profits.
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Barbarians In BMWs

Jim Olsztynski
June 1, 2000
Water heater dip tube failures have alerted lawyers to the scent of weakened prey, and they’re asking for our help!
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