Business Management - Articles - Page 21

Justin Jacobs: Does your direct mail marketing need a touch-up?

January 15, 2020

Direct mail hits on the high points that anyone would want from an effective marketing campaign: Print builds trust more easily than digital ads.

Nicole Krawcke: Managing productivity in the digital age

Smartphones can easily distract employees at work.

Nicole Krawcke

January 14, 2020

I’ve always liked the month of January because it brings a fresh start to a new year. This time of year is filled with hope and optimism for a better year than the previous one.

Matt Michel: 6 reasons plumbers struggle

Starting a plumbing company is easy; succeeding is not.

Matt Michel

January 13, 2020

As long as you have a license, starting a plumbing company is easy. Succeeding, on the other hand, is not.

Kenny Chapman: How sales skills solve your biggest challenges

Developing a plan helps your vision and provides structure and purpose for your team.

Kenny Chapman

January 9, 2020

As we move into a new decade, most of us are focused on how to continue to grow our companies, implement new strategies and ideas, and stay ahead in an ever-changing world of technology and innovation.

Al Levi: 10 things to think about company culture

Ensure you’re thinking about the right things.

Al Levi

January 6, 2020

One of the nice things about my job is I’m usually busy. I like when I look up at the end of the day and see that the day has flown by.

ServiceTitan announces acquisition of WaterSoftWare

December 19, 2019

WaterSoftWare offers business management solutions to the water treatment industry, streamlining and automating processes within the sector.

Nicole Krawcke: Be exceptional at customer service

It can make or break your business, so make it a priority with your employees.

Nicole Krawcke

December 16, 2019

As I sit here writing this column, the holiday season is in full swing. Where I come from, that means not only celebrating the holidays, but also six family birthdays — including my own.

RedTeam Software's Integration with Sage

RedTeam Software announces Sage 100 Contractor and Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate integration

December 11, 2019

RedTeam partners with hh2 Cloud Services to offer new Sage integrations.

PMI conference aims to prepare members for manufacturing success

Privacy regulations, tariffs among key issues discussed at annual event.

Nicole Krawcke

December 11, 2019

Plumbing manufacturers gathered in balmy St. Pete Beach, Florida, to discuss and learn about issues on multigenerational leadership, workforce development, sustainability, accessibility design, industry economic trends, trade and tariffs, consumer data protection and more during Plumbing Manufacturers International’s PMI 2019 conference.

Matt Michel: 8 things you should include in your employee recruiting brochure

Travel brochures are designed to entice you to take action; a recruiting brochure should do the same.

Matt Michel

December 10, 2019

It is harder than ever to recruit plumbers, which is why you need to pay extra attention to your recruiting brochure. You do have a recruiting brochure, right? No? Well, here is why you need one and the eight things to include.