Francie DaltonFrancie Dalton is founder and president of Columbia, Md.based Dalton Alliances Inc., a business consultancy specializing in the communication, management and behavioral sciences.HomeTips to help your business avoid becoming a casualty of the economyTips to help you avoid becoming a casualty of the economyMarch 22, 2009HomeExposing The InexcusableDon't use these lame excuses to avoid conflict.June 11, 2006Page 1 of 1Top StoriesNewsThe Pool & Hot Tub Industry in 2024: Navigating a Year of Fluctuations and Future FocusDespite headwinds, the pool and hot tub industry weathered 2024 with resilience and cautious optimism. We present a full report, made possible by the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) Quarterly Pulse Survey.Business Operations2025 State of the Industry: Retail ReportVinyl-LinerSemi-Inground SuccessManagementRising Employee Health Insurance CostsSponsored ContentSimple, Smart and Expandable: Meet CORE CONTROL by CircuPool