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Something Under the Spa, Under $500

Concrete pad alternatives can help sell price-sensitive customers.

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Borates: Once Per Year

Haviland

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

Learning for Leaders

Continual education is imperative for success in pools/spas — and that includes management and company leadership.

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A Magnet For Young Talent

How can pool and spa companies keep smart young people on board? Be attractive.

With the bulk of its team comprising of millennials, leaders at Gohlke Pools set out to change the company culture to meet their needs. (Photo by Chevy Chey Photography.)

Mike Rowe Offers Scholarship to Trade School Students

The host of “Dirty Jobs” wants to encourage more people to take up a career in the trades, and is offering scholarships to make it happen.

Automatic Pool Covers: The Everyday Essential

The convenient cover permeates the mid-range pool market.

Photos courtesy of Automatic Pool Covers, Inc.

Safety at the Push of a Button

In lieu of soda, these vending machines dispense much-needed safety products.

In addition to vending machines, Fastenal offers lockers to securely store larger equipment. (Image courtesy of Fastenal)

5 Hot Tub Retail Mistakes — And How to Fix Them

Two retail experts share what turns customers off.

Photo courtesy of Mountain Hot Tub, Bozeman, Mont. Photo by Jennifer Nease.

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Is There Potential in Inflatable Pools?

A market analysis points to a bright future for inflatable/portable pools. How should the industry respond?

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Check Out Everything Under the Sun

Technical courses, B.B. King’s Blues Club and Genesis’ big return are just part of the excitement at Florida’s leading industry trade show.

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Business Briefs

APSP Releases New Public Pool/Spa Standard

The new Standard features significant changes from its 2009 predecessor that will impact service professionals across the country.

Master Spas Makes Marketing Magic

A promotion on Steve Harvey’s daytime talk show increased leads by a whopping 300 percent.

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