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Brand-Building 101

How your not-so-small business can leverage your best asset.
May 21, 2014

When it comes to marketing, your greatest asset is one that’s oftentimes underutilized.


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Adopting professional dress standards can increase sales

Dressing for dollars.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
May 21, 2014

The net effect is when you don’t dress like a professional, you don’t get paid like a professional.


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Best practices for great companies

Independence has its advantages, but sometimes you just need some help.
Kelly Faloon
May 21, 2014

Take advantage of what these groups offer to make your company top-of-mind with customers.


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Selling at the right price

Are you or your technicians taking home the biggest paycheck?
Jim Hamilton
April 22, 2014

When you look at the profit-and-loss statement, ask yourself what stands out to you.


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Profitable customer retention tool

You need a strong customer retention newsletter program.
Adams Hudson
April 22, 2014

Stand out from the competition with an effective newsletter.


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Should you promote or hire?

Strategic planning and clarity will help in staffing decisions.
Kenny Chapman
April 22, 2014

We tend to think because someone is exceptional at sales, he will automatically be an effective manager.


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Are you running a business or a hobby?

As you can imagine, this question can ruffle some feathers.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
April 22, 2014

It’s only a business when you make money at it.


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Create effective customer newsletters

A syndicated newsletter with some customization will save you time.
Adams Hudson
March 17, 2014

Are you one of those contractors who believes if you service a customer once and do a great job, he’ll remember you forever? I wish it was true. Instead, studies show 55% of the customers you lose leave you because you paid them no attention.


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Technicians are your brand

Effective communication is the backbone of great customer service.
Kenny Chapman
March 17, 2014

Every contractor understands the importance of having a strong, easily recognizable brand. Companies that develop exceptional brands outperform companies with a mediocre brand every day, regardless of their field.


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The priceless power of publicity

And how to get it for free.
Adams Hudson
February 20, 2014

Publicity is the most powerful form of marketing communication your plumbing company can possibly have. There is a wave of influence in your market, merely waiting to slosh one side or the other. Most watch. Some hope that it visits them.


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