Warmer summer weather means more people are enjoying swimming pools, which can lead to a higher risk of accidents. As a pool professional, your company is also likely to be more active, so it’s important to protect your business.
Distributor Heritage Pool Supply Group had already shaken up the industry with its aggressive entrance in 2021 and subsequent growth, acquiring 20 independent companies in the past three years with more reported to come. But on March 28, it shocked not only the pool industry but the stock market as well, when The Home Depot announced its intent to buy SRS Distribution, parent company to Heritage Pool Supply Group, for $18.25 billion. The sale was completed June 18.
Artificial intelligence has revolutionized many industries, and the pool business is no exception.
While there are no absolute rules, there are conventional practices for valuing a business that informed buyers and sellers generally follow. One of those is valuing a business as a multiple of its net annual profit expressed in a form called EBITDA.
When finding the best marketing company for your business, trust is the key to success. With so many agencies and professionals, a local relationship may give you the most bang for your buck.
Identifying and correcting unsightly pool surface stains is important for more than just aesthetics; it can also save water features, plumbing and more.
Three years after introducing The Attendant, a pool automation system, Poolside Tech launched a new version in August — The Attendant Mini.
Since its inception nearly four years ago, Pool Nation has been driven by a desire for quality industry education.
While ideal days may happen, the reality is that a good part of how everything goes is up to the pool pro. For some, that includes being prepared, embracing the weather and chatting with the occasional customer in a backyard.
We interviewed five pool pros to see how they keep their days going smoothly. Here’s a look at how they do it.
Many trade industries have apprenticeship programs, but until a few years ago, the pool industry wasn’t one of them. That changed in 2020 when the Pool & Spa Apprenticeship and Training Committee’s program was approved, followed by programs from the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.
