Items Tagged with 'business development'

Foster and Braisted will work to create and maintain relationships with manufacturers, distributors, contractors and more. 

Housecall Pro's report found that AI is being used as a tool to cut back on admin work for many skilled trade businesses. 

Grizzly MEP launches with backing from Garnett Station Partners and industry leader Kelly Romano, targeting growth and consolidation in the $500 billion Commercial MEP market, starting with a strategic partnership with Stiles Heating & Cooling.

In Figuly's new role, he will create regional sales strategies and work with sales managers to improve sales growth.  

The integration of ESPRI strengthens IAPMO’s focus on water quality within buildings, addressing a critical gap between public water systems and point-of-use safety.

The 60,000-square-foot facility on the Lochinvar campus will expand the company’s capacity for developing energy-efficient technologies.

Simpro's 2025 Trades Outlook Report reveals how data centralization & AI-driven workflow drive revenue growth for electrical, HVAC and plumbing business owners.

Jane Withers' character, “Josephine the Plumber,” in Comet commercials was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. However, women remain underrepresented in plumbing, which faces a shortage of service plumbers. Recruiting more women could help address this shortage.

Small businesses can attract new talent by allowing employees to share in the company's success. Offering phantom stock and profit-sharing can help employees feel valued and invested, moving beyond just earning a paycheck.

Empathy is a critical leadership tool in the home services trades, enhancing decision-making and fostering innovation, employee satisfaction, and retention. Research shows that empathetic leaders can significantly drive success, making it more than just a soft skill.