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Frank Blau

Frank Blau can be reached at Frank J. Blau Jr. & Associates, 12221 W. Fairview, Milwaukee, WI 53226. 1-800-FLAT RATE. Fax: 414/258-3307. Web site: www.blauplumbing.com
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FAREWELL COLUMN!
Gone Hunting And Fishing
Frank Blau

Frank Blau
February 1, 2003
It's time to pass the torch to a new generation.
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The Four Legs Of Financial Security
Frank Blau

Frank Blau
January 1, 2003
Most contractors teeter on only one or two when it comes to retirement.
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Open Letter To Progressive Service Contractors
Frank Blau

Frank Blau
December 1, 2002
A dream came true with the formation of Contractors 2000.
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Reasons Why Contractors Go Out Of Business

Frank Blau
November 1, 2002
When the minuses weigh more than the pluses, you might be better off working for someone else.
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Snipers Hide Out On The Road To Success

Frank Blau
October 1, 2002
You will be criticized for trying to run your business the way it should be run.
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Forget Dollars -- Zoom In On Percentages
Frank Blau

Frank Blau
September 3, 2002
You can tell at a glance how a service company is doing simply by looking at two key percentages.
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The Impact Of Material Sales
Frank Blau

Frank Blau
August 1, 2002
The numbers tell a bleak story for the installation-only contractors who work for Home Depot.
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The UA’s Missed Opportunity
Frank Blau

Frank Blau
July 3, 2002
The union keeps talking about going after the service market, but nobody I know has seen it.
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Partnership Or Serfdom?
Frank Blau

Frank Blau
June 3, 2002
Does working for a Big Box sound too good to be true? It probably is!
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Will You Work Yourself To Death?
Frank Blau

Frank Blau
April 30, 2002
Most of you baby boomers and your faithful associates have nothing to look forward to in retirement.
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