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The Lord Helps Those Who Help Themselves

Jim Olsztynski
May 31, 2000
Leaders of the national PHCC said at their mid-August utility competition conference in Minneapolis that they would try to convince members to approve a dues increase to raise $150,000 to see that our industry gets a fair shake against utility competitors.
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What Can We Do To Attract And Keep Good People?

Frank Blau
May 31, 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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Are You Prepared For An IRS Audit?

Frank Blau
May 31, 2000
One of the biggest fears of most business owners is being informed by the Internal Revenue Service that their income tax returns will be audited.
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Costly Everyday Business Decisions

Paul Ridilla
May 31, 2000
In this article and with all of the costly business (and personal) decisions that I have encountered, CEO simply means “Consider Every Option.”
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People Get What They're Willing To Pay For

Jim Olsztynski
May 31, 2000
Everyone in this affluent crowd had a contractor horror story.
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A Tool For The Times

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 31, 2000
We’ve only touched on a few of the possibilities this type of simple spreadsheet offers.
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Get Off The Fence! Get In The Log!

Ellen Rohr
May 31, 2000
Is there something that you really want to do, but the fear of change or lack confidence is holding you back?
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Mind Your People - Not Just Your Numbers

Paul Ridilla
May 31, 2000
The astounding number of contractors who go broke every year, however, shows that these money-monitoring systems do not always work.
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Building A Competitive Edge

Maurice Maio
May 31, 2000
You have to continually produce some measurable benefit to customers who call your company for their service and repair needs over what the competition offers.
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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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