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Borates: Once Per Year

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Once per year, Haviland reminds you that borates help maintain ideal water quality – and only need to be tested and reapplied once per year.

Borates: Once Per Year

Business Software Saves the Day!

Software options like these can help you optimize your route, keep track of customer records, manage your web presence and more.

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Can ‘Reverse Internships’ Help Grow the Labor Force?

Thanks to a collaboration between pool pump manufacturer Nidec and Ranken Technical College in St. Louis, Mo., more young people are learning about pool pumps and plumbing every day.

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Overview: Health Insurance Options for Small Businesses

It can be tricky for pool/spa businesses to offer health insurance, as most companies have too few people to bargain effective with insurance carriers. Fortunately, there are several solutions.

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Check Out This Crazy, Funny, LEGENDARY Video!

The Legend is calling on AQUA readers to share your craziest, funniest stories from the working world of pool and spa pros!

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Limited by Labor

The economy is booming and customers are rushing to get pool builds scheduled. The problem? There’s just not enough workers to help builders keep up with demand.

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Need Help With Your 'Help Wanted' Ads?

We take a look at how three pool and spa companies tackle recruiting.

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Business Briefs

Pentair Launches Master Service Program

New this year from Pentair is the Master Service Program, a tiered incentive program to reward service techs and retailers who dedicate themselves to product education and training.

PHTA Establishes Education Plan, Seeks New CEO

PHTA has determined how education and government advocacy efforts will break down in the new organization, and has brought in a firm to help hire a new CEO.

Storytelling is Good for Business — Here's 5 Ways to Tell Yours

Storytelling is an important part of every business’s brand strategy — they allow us to connect with customers in a way that not only urges them to buy but, but also keeps them loyal.

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What Would You Do: Drug Testing

While some employers have a zero-tolerance drug policy, others ignore off-the-clock behavior if job performance is reliable.

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This Year's Must-Have Pool Floats

These pool floats can measure as much as 16 feet wide and comfortably seat six adults.

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