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Business Briefs: Late January 2015

An APSP staffer moves to the NSPF, ASP Franchising expands its campus and more.

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Keeping Pace with Technology

While UV technology may be relatively new to the pool and spa industry, it’s long been accepted in other industries that rely on clean water, including the wastewater treatment industry.

Fitting Into The Family Business

When family businesses treat non-family employees like second class citizens, morale and productivity can suffer.

Need a Photographer? Houzz Can Help

For pool builders, photos speak louder than words. To help all-too-busy pool builders grow their photographic portfolios, Houzz has unveiled its new Photographer Network to match builders with local photographers. Learn more here.

Pharmaceuticals, Personal Care Products Could Taint Swimming Pools

A new study from Purdue University has found a wide range of pharmaceuticals and chemicals from personal care products in swimming pools, possibly interacting with chlorine to produce disinfection byproducts with unknown properties and health effects.

January 2015 Winner of the Fill In the Phil Cartoon Contest

Everyone's favorite pool guy is back with a new comic! Check it out and take a look at our latest contest.

How 'No' Can Help You Build Your Dreams

The customer is always right — except when they're wrong. Here's why saying "no" can push your career forward.

January 2015 New and Updated Spa & Pool Products

A cyanuric acid reducer, a tool to clean cartridge filters and a swim spa are just a few of the new products available for pool and spa pros. Learn more here.

Pattern Pleasures: Vinyl Liners Product Focus

The pool building process offers an exciting array of choices for a homeowner. There’s the size and shape; inground or above; features like slides, diving boards and baja shelves. Another big choice for homeowners: the vinyl-liner pattern that will define their pool.

The Power of Influence

I first heard it back in college from an instructor who attributed the quote to T.S. Elliot. It was part of a terrific lecture about the way creative minds use prior works to fuel their own efforts. The basic idea is that the better you are at weaving influences into your work, the greater you are at it.

When Pool Builders Built Bomb Shelters

Thanks to the Cold War, America saw a bomb-shelter construction craze. And who built them? Pool builders.

How to Read Pump & System Curves

If you find yourself somewhat mystified by pump curves and performance charts, or if you need to train someone about hydraulic efficiency, here’s a brief primer to get you started.

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