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Serving Plumbing Pros | Matt Michel

5 steps to building a strong banking relationship

In times of economic uncertainty, securing loans and lines of credit are critical for businesses.

January 8, 2024

A strong banking relationship is critical for securing loans and for establishing and maintaining lines of credit. Relationships are not built overnight. Here are the steps you need to build a good relationship with a bank.

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The Blue Collar Coach | Kenny Chapman

The role of continuous learning in leadership evolution

Leaders must also undergo continuous transformation to remain effective.

Kenny Chapman

January 4, 2024

Regardless of how long you’ve been in the trades, I’m sure you know how important learning is to your journey. Let’s take a deeper look.

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Guest Editorial | Louise Prader

Meeting homeowner expectations in a time of constant change

Contractors must build trust with customers in order to grow their businesses.

Louise Prader

September 8, 2023

The trends that shape our industry are changing at a faster pace than ever before.

Guest Editorial | Michael Copp

Competing for skilled employees

Tips for mitigating the workforce shortage for your contracting company.

Michael Copp

September 7, 2023

Many companies within the construction industry are chasing after the same pool of talent. Here are tips for mitigating the workforce shortage.

Five tips for communications during the Coronavirus crisis

March 30, 2020

It’s important during times of crisis, such as we are experiencing, to maintain a calm, collected brand voice and keep the channels of communication open with customers, team members and stakeholders.

Navigating and mitigating the impact of COVID-19

Four tips from construction management experts to be better prepared

March 25, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic has spread across countries and industries, the commercial construction industry has found varied methods to adapt to changes in workforce, funding and supply chains. Project and construction managers need to not only adapt to the impacts of the current climate, but reconsider plans in order to help mitigate ongoing damages and delays.

Department of Homeland Security guidance on stay-at-home order and essential businesses

DHS gives advice for the work truck industry during COVID-19

March 23, 2020

Currently, at least 12 states have issued stay-at-home orders thus far. All shut downs include exemptions for “essential” operations. There is no consistency around the scope of what constitutes an essential business or service, forcing these decisions to be made locally.

Radiant Comfort Report

Join the RPA

November 8, 2019

More to offer than ever. Joining the Radiant Professionals Alliance is one of the best business moves contractors can make.

Three podcasts home services professionals could listen to on the road

Cheryl McRae

October 18, 2019

We know you’re practically living in your truck, constantly on the go, so, when are you supposed to do any research? Learn new skills? Grow your business? Take it to the road!

10 reasons to hire a military veteran

July 25th is the National Hire a Veteran Day

Chad Storlie

July 25, 2019

The phrase “Hire a veteran” has been a staple of the U.S. economy for decades. Business leaders already realize that military veterans are hard workers, team players, ethical, driven and technically skilled. What they may not realize are the 10 hidden reasons that make every veteran a great employee and future business leader.