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Last year’s surge in pool installations expected to spill over into 2017

March 22, 2017

Despite a slow start to the 2016 pool installation season the industry can thank Mother Nature for one of the warmest and most relentless summers on record, resulting in the third most pool permit registrations in the last five decades.

How to make money when accessorizing pools this summer

March 3, 2017

There is always money to be made anytime a pool contractor enters a backyard—whether opening/closing a pool, starting a new project, or taking on a renovation. One of the best ways to do this is to offer products that do not shutdown the pool for a prolonged period, but rather can be easily added in a few hours or even one day.

Why smart people can make bad business decisions

March 1, 2017

Companies in the pool and spa industry are facing an ironic problem. Success depends on the quality of everyday decisions made by people in the company. However, people have hardwired flaws in their thinking that are reinforced by a multi-tasking, time-constrained environment. In fact, many companies are doing little to help improve their employees’ quality of thinking and instead, in some cases, are making matters worse.

Seresco names Kilmer Environmental top rep

February 22, 2017

Seresco Technologies, a manufacturer of mechanical indoor pool dehumidification equipment in Ottawa, Ont., has named Kilmer Environmental its ‘2016 Rep of the Year—Canada.’

PHTCC starts to build conference educational program

February 8, 2017

The Pool & Hot Tub Council of Canada (PHTCC) has initiated its plans to expand the 2016 Canadian Pool & Spa Conference & Expo’s educational conference with its recent call for presentations.

Increasing showroom sales by creating the ultimate customer experience

January 17, 2017

Pool and hot tub retailers are unique; just like people, every business has its own style and personality. However, when most business owners compare their stores to their competition they always tend to forget about all of the unique qualities they have to offer. This uniqueness, or impressions, is the driving force behind consumers returning to the same store time and again. That said, this article will discuss what retailers can do to leave more lasting impressions and control their customers in-store experience.

Pools, Spas & Patios announces top 10 Backyard Lookbooks of 2016

January 11, 2017

Since launching Pools, Spas & Patios’ online ‘Backyard Lookbook’ directory in 2015, it has been one of our website’s most popular features, so much so that we have identified the ‘Best of 2016’ Lookbooks with a special insignia.

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Last year’s surge in pool installations expected to spill over into 2017

How to make money when accessorizing pools this summer

Why smart people can make bad business decisions

Seresco names Kilmer Environmental top rep

PHTCC starts to build conference educational program

Increasing showroom sales by creating the ultimate customer experience

Pools, Spas & Patios announces top 10 Backyard Lookbooks of 2016

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Last year’s surge in pool installations expected to spill over into 2017

How to make money when accessorizing pools this summer

Why smart people can make bad business decisions

Seresco names Kilmer Environmental top rep

PHTCC starts to build conference educational program

Increasing showroom sales by creating the ultimate customer experience

Pools, Spas & Patios announces top 10 Backyard Lookbooks of 2016

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