When naming your'e business there are many things to consider. Some people name it so that it exactly says what your'e services are, they have their personal name within it or its based around their location like "Bobs south west pool service" Someti
Read more…Has anyone has any requests to ship a fiberglass pool and equipment to a foreign country? If so, how did it pan out?
Read more…We got a call from our local (North County Times) newspaper the other day, wanting to know if they could do an article on us. I don't know if any of you are interested (!), but I thought I'd post it up anyway! Here's the link:
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Building a Stronger Future, A New Blueprint for Economic Growth - let's hope http://ow.ly/4huok
Read more…I got a green pool to work on for St paddies day seems very appropriate but I cant seem to find a Kiss me im Irish T-Shirt anywhere, but i found one saying " Take me drunk im home"
I am curious where your work is coming from. When was the last time you did a"high ticket" type repair, build, renovation or sale for Joe consumer? Without violating your clients privacy, please list the occupations of say the last 5 jobs you've done
Read more…How many folks here tuned into the PGA webinar last Thursday? What were your opinions? What do you think about the cost? I thought it was somewhat interesting, mainly because it was something that applied to pools.The one thing that bothered me was t
Read more…Anybody know of a company to buy a mailing list of pool owners by zip code. There are dozens of them on the internet, but do they all have the same data? I bought one a few years ago, and I know for a fact that I don't have all the pools in my area
Read more…American's health problem. The solution is in this video.View, share, pass along, post to as many to get the message out. http://ow.ly/3RP0o
To view the complete, uncut version click on this link to the NSPF website
Read more…Let's listen, let's consider how we can get the aquatic message out there too, how aquatics can build healthier lives, reduce obesity and more.
These calls are scheduled to take place tomorrow (February 8th) and the times are Eastern Standard. Pleas
Here is a positive outcome of a recent litigation between National Swimming Pool Foundation and Nebraska Health DepartmentsThe National Swimming Pool Foundation® (NSPF®), a non-profit 501(c) (3) organization, announced today that it has received sett
Read more…All the trucks are awesome folks, but I'm an service van guy. All organized and labeled, dont have to climb up in the bed on my knees and deal with such a short height camper shell either. I sized several years ago from my Ford Ranger ext cab w/ hig
Read more…Read about this terrific program from Keiser Univ - a two year degree taught completely online in monthly modules.
Dept chair and pioneer in developing this program Connie Sue Centrella, is amazing, and has not received the Instructor of Distinction
Hello Everyone,
If you could make a contribution to our industry that would enhance it, increase professionalism, improve it's image or anything else, what would it be and how should we start the process? Everything starts with an idea and there are
Read more…In this week's AQUA eNews, there was a correction that was actually incorrect, in which APSP was quoted as stating that the NSPF CPO certification is a one-day program, and only for public pool professionals.
Most of you know this is not the case - bu
Read more…Check out this unique program now in it's 7th year - earn a degree while you work, and learn what you need to grow and find excellent post grad employment outlook in the pool and spa industry.Complete news story attached, along with class schedule…
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What are some of the procedure's, processes, specifications or anything else for that matter that you believe brings value to your clients and customers above and beyond what might be considered industry standards.
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As a manufacturer, a very good portion of my day is spent trying to make life easier for those selling our products.
As you can imagine, if Distribution and Retail doesn't know how to effectively sell our products, is lacking in training, literature
Read more…If you are a member of the "pool industry" community, you have found your home.
This is a network of pool builders, service professionals, retailers, and pool sales reps,…
Swimming pools are often associated with luxury, relaxation, and endless summer fun. But there's more than just the allure of crystal-clear water that leads a…
The Journal of the Swimming Pool and Spa Industry is coming back! JSPSI, a peer-reviewed technical journal, began in 1995 as a subscription-supported print-based publication. It contained articles at a technical…
All pool plaster finishes should last 20 years or more. However, some last only 5 to 7 years, and some less than a year before the plaster surface deteriorates, discolors, and looks terrible.
Why the difference? Very often, plaster…
For 50 years, the pool industry has considered pool water within an LSI of -0.3 and +0.5 to be acceptable and balanced. But recently, and without providing any supporting science or research, the NPC is trying to convince the industry that any…
There are two important issues involved when trying to achieve quality colored pool plaster that will remain durable, attractive, and the proper shade for many years.
The first issue is to utilize superior workmanship practices to achieve…
