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Our Online, Real Time, Brave New World

Jim Olsztynski
June 1, 2000
There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who have an opinion, for or against Microsoft.
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Take Your Medicine

Maurice Maio
June 1, 2000
These concerned business people came to talk about their symptoms — low margins, tough competition, difficulty keeping good techs, etc.
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The Industry's Biggest Problem

Jim Olsztynski
June 1, 2000
I am astounded at how far, how fast, the Radiant Panel Association has come in just a few years of existence.
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A Non-Surgical Peacemaker

Paul Ridilla
June 1, 2000
Not only do good employees want to be measured, they also want to be rewarded fairly for what they do.
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This Old Plumbing

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 1, 2000
My wife assumes that by now every plumber in the world knows that air chambers don’t work.
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Our Undervalued Profession

Frank Blau
June 1, 2000
Here are excerpts from that customer’s letter, in italics, followed by my assessment.
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Ten Dollars Goes A Long Way

Maurice Maio
June 1, 2000
I often hear service and repair business owners complain they do a lot of business, but don’t make any money.
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Common Sense Job Descriptions Attract and Keep Good Employees

Paul Ridilla
June 1, 2000
What are the obstacles to paying your employees what they are worth?
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You're Going To Need Some New Friends

Ellen Rohr
June 1, 2000
If you plan to make a success of yourself and your business, you will probably stand alone in your marketplace.
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NPSH: Not Pumping So Hot

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 1, 2000
Now that I’ve picked on engineers a bit, let me say that NPSH is really a pretty simple concept.
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