UPC 706.0: That section is about changing the direction of drainage flow July 8, 2016 The reason for this month’s column is I’ve been working on processing code questions for the UPC and UMC Answers and Analysis committees.Read More
DOL updates overtime regulation June 30, 2016 The U.S. Department of Labor issued a new overtime regulation May 18 that makes millions of employees eligible for overtime pay beginning Dec. 1.Read More
Be a modern day 'CEO Warrior' Remember how excited you were at the opportunity to be your own boss? Mike Agugliaro June 27, 2016 Get back the passion you once had for your business.Read More
7 business-building ideas The Plumbing Marketing Toolbox is a free app available for plumbers on either an Android or Apple device. Matt Michel June 24, 2016 Market your company with gift certificates, coloring books and airline miles.Read More
Strategies for increasing sales and loyalty Many crucial factors exist when it comes to building trust and a good client relationship. Kenny Chapman June 24, 2016 Building trust with homeowners.Read More
Division or divisiveness with service and install work Some companies like to distinguish between small install and big install. Al Levi June 24, 2016 Pitting service and install against each other is bad for business.Read More
Al Levi's 'The 7-Power Contractor' book June 22, 2016 Plumbing & Mechanical columnist, business consultant and former contractor Al Levi introduces his new book for contractors.Read More
Corduroy pillows = great headlines Marketing lesson No. 1: Your headline’s main job is to get your prospect to your next statement. Adams Hudson June 17, 2016 Corduroy pillows = great headlinesRead More
Contract basics: Practical tips for drafting construction contracts Milene Apanian June 10, 2016 A successful construction project starts with having the right contract executed by the parties involved. Read More
Levi book maps out seven concepts to run a successful contracting business June 3, 2016 Plumbing & Mechanical columnist, business consultant and former contractor Al Levi released a new book, “The 7-Power Contractor: Run Your Contracting Business with Less Stress and More Success.” Read More