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  • 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.

  • It’s Never Too Early

    When the calendar flips to a new year and warmer weather inches closer, homeowners anticipate the upcoming fun they’ll have in their now-dormant swimming pools. 

    At the same time, pool service companies are already taking steps to meet the demand for reopenings. How they deal with this time and staffing crunch depends on the services they provide, the size of their staff and their system management tools. It’s a critical service for customers that begins long before the first signs of spring.