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Nicole Krawcke: Home service industry rebounds after the pandemic

New report from Jobber shows consumer spending on home services — including plumbing and HVAC — has exceeded pre-pandemic levels

Nicole Krawcke

September 10, 2021

There’s no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic affected businesses of all types and sizes. However, as the economy continues to recover in 2021, different categories are rebounding at different rates.

Nicole Krawcke: Overcoming the negative stereotype

Plumbing manufacturer launches new docuseries promoting the plumbing industry as a financially rewarding career.

Nicole Krawcke

August 9, 2021

The skilled trades are certainly no stranger to the difficulties amidst a labor shortage. The most experienced trade pros are nearing retirement, and when you combine that with the lack of high school graduates entering the trades, the skills gap continues to grow.

Nicole Krawcke: Maintaining a healthy work-life balance

Writing down processes helps business owners with time management.

Nicole Krawcke

July 9, 2021

This month marks my seven-year anniversary with BNP Media, and seven years writing about the trades. When I first started, I knew next to nothing about HVAC and plumbing, not to mention I didn’t have any contacts or friends within the industry.

Nicole Krawcke: PHCC contractor survey reports positive signs one year after COVID-19

PHVAC contractors identify increased business costs as their top concern over the next six months.

Nicole Krawcke

June 4, 2021

Summer is just around the corner, and things are beginning to look up in the U.S. More than 45% of American adults are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Nicole Krawcke: Reviews make or break contracting businesses

Once considered nice to have, online reviews are now essential for small businesses.

Nicole Krawcke

April 8, 2021

In today’s world, online reviews matter. I recently decided to switch dentists and find one closer to our new home.

Nicole Krawcke: Changing the narrative on plumbing

Industry pros need to combat the stereotype to overcome the labor shortage.

Nicole Krawcke

March 9, 2021

I am lucky enough to talk to contractors, both large and small, all across the U.S. Inevitably, when I ask them about their greatest challenge or greatest future challenge, the answer is always the same: The skilled trades labor shortage.

Nicole Krawcke: Mandating COVID-19 vaccinations

Small business owners are within their rights to require vaccinations for employees, but should they?

Nicole Krawcke

January 29, 2021

The end of the pandemic is finally in sight as healthcare workers across the country have been receiving their first and second dose COVID-19 vaccinations.

Nicole Krawcke: It’s all about compromise

PHVAC contractors

Nicole Krawcke

January 1, 2021

Happy New Year! I hope all of you are as thrilled as I am to be getting a fresh start this year.

Nicole Krawcke: ‘Tis the season

Corporate giving improves company culture and employee engagement.

Nicole Krawcke

December 4, 2020

As I write this, I cannot believe next week is Thanksgiving, and after that, just a few short weeks left until Christmas.

Nicole Krawcke: Plumbers protect the health of the nation

Ensure your employees are inspecting your customers’ entire plumbing system.

Nicole Krawcke

October 20, 2020

A few weeks ago, I came across a heartbreaking news story about a 6-year-old boy from Texas who died after contracting a rare amoeba called Naegleria fowleri from the local water supply.