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Considering Consolidation?

Ellen Rohr
June 1, 2000
Are there opportunities for the small shop operators in this consolidation frenzy?
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Are The Consolidators Losing Their Luster?

Jim Olsztynski
June 1, 2000
In the months following their 1996 initial public offering at $15, American Residential Services stock rose steadily to an all-time high of $28 plus change.
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A Consolidation Primer

Jim Olsztynski
June 1, 2000
Here is a peek at some of the underlying premises of consolidation that should give you a better understanding of what’s going on.
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Fearless Firing: 10 Tips For Avoiding Legal Grief

June 1, 2000
It’s important to understand what wrongful discharge cases are all about — and what you can do to reduce the risks.
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All Jobs Are Not Equal

Frank Blau
June 1, 2000
Contractors can produce more profit and less risk by using labor in a intelligent manner.
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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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