Set the Vibe
The IntelliVibe Pool Lighting System, the latest innovation from Pentair Pool, brings endless customization options to pool owners, allowing them to transform their poolscapes.
Smarter pH Control
The CO2 pH control system operates similarly to a traditional acid system but uses CO2 instead of muriatic acid.
What are your top tips for maintaining pool service quality during the busy summer season?
The PoolPro Panel answers: What are your top tips for maintaining pool service quality during the busy summer season?
Minimize Disruption, Maximize Efficiency
Commercial pool renovations don’t always have to mean extended closures and frustrated customers.
Murky Waters
Storm prep is essential, not just for peace of mind but also for efficiency once the storm passes.
Prosper Through Partnerships
Pool partnerships promote growth and prosperity when done with poise and purpose. A partnership might mean an understanding based upon a handshake or a contract, but the underlying message is the same: “I trust your company, you trust mine, and we’re going to recommend each other to potential clients.”
Busy But Broke
I often hear contractors talk about the nice profit they made on a job. I understand what they are getting at, but what they really mean is they made a nice margin on a job. Margins are not profit. Your ability to earn a consistent profit depends on understanding the difference between the two.
Charting the Course
Just about everyone has hopes, dreams or goals — whatever word you want to use — something short or long term they want to accomplish. If they are not written down, they’re actually a wish instead of a goal. There is magic in writing goals down, as well as research that supports the difference in accomplishment between written and unwritten.
Advice for Small Operations
What advice would you give to a one-poler or small operation?
Peak Performance
Every business owner wants to increase net profit, and there are two common approaches to doing that: increasing prices and cutting expenses. However, there is another way to increase profit without raising prices or slashing expenses: performance pay.
Time is Money
When building and running a small pool service business, it can be easy to get overwhelmed by the many tasks. From invoicing and handling customer communications to keeping the correct chemicals in stock, having a good grasp on time management is critical to success.
Shades of Safety
When it comes to commercial pools, interior finishes are more than an aesthetic choice.