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World Plumbing Day – March 11
“By including access to a safe drinking water supply and sanitation in these international goals, the world community proposes 97 million additional people annually will have access to drinking-water services and 138 million additional people access to sanitation services through … Continue reading
How Much is Your Business Worth?
Whether you’re the owner, or an employee, chances are you don’t know how much the business is worth. And, chances are everyone thinks the business is worth more than it really is. This misunderstanding makes it difficult for the owner … Continue reading
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Kind Words for NSPG Flat Rate Price Book Software
Mike, Just wanted to let you know how happy I have been with your price books. It has literally transformed my business. It has given me a way to charge a fair price on the job, and make a profit. … Continue reading
Nexstar Peer Group Meeting
You’re invited to the Hargis Electric Peer Group Meeting February 22-24 In Texas! For the third year in a row, Nexstar has awarded Hargis the Select Service Award of Excellence – “Best of the Best.” They ranked #1 in their … Continue reading
Bonus Depreciation – Save some Money This Year
The Jobs Act of 2010 allows businesses to write-off up to $500,000 of qualified capital expenditures. Also, businesses that aren’t profitable this year can use 100% Bonus Depreciation on new equipment and carry-forward the loss to future hopefully profitable years. … Continue reading
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We’re All Power Hungry
The extreme weather we’ve been having on the east cost reached a peak this autumn. Power outages, communications interruptions, and even washed out roads seem to be becoming commonplace. The October 31 snowfall here in New Jersey affected operations in … Continue reading
Interesting Links – October 2011
Free Nexstar Business Tips State Electrical Regulations $6,000 Toilet Plumber’s Giant Pumpkin Henry McCann Practical Plumber The Pink Plumber Solar Jobs Growth World’s Best Young Electrician Finally Getting Indoor Plumbing NECA Event Calendar PHCC Event Calendar Free Nexstar Business Tips … Continue reading
Quick Tip – Labor/Profit Rate Setup
Printing your books with prices that match your own business is a key benefit for NSPG Flat Rate users. As your business grows and changes, it is easy to customize your price books to match. For example, say you want … Continue reading
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“Work On Your Business”
During our conversations with business owners and managers we constantly hear how difficult it is to find the time to “Work On the Business” after working 50 or 60 hours a week in the business. We all know that you … Continue reading
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