When it comes to business, little things do mean a lot. You are not the same company you were last year, or even a month ago, and things will definitely be different this time next year. As time goes on,More…
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Pondliner Wholesale Announces the 2020 Water Garden Expo
Kevin Dougherty headlines Pondliner Wholesale’s 2020 Water Garden Expo from Feb. 19 – 21 at the Heart of Oklahoma Exposition Center in Shawnee, Oklahoma. Dougherty will lead four seminars designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and behaviors of front-line supervisorsMore…
Register Now for Koi Smart Contractor Training Day
Register by October 25th for the November 13th event
Come join us on November 13, 2019 for our contractor training day pond build in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. • Learn how to properly design a pond • Install waterfall filters • Create natural looking waterfalls • Install a satelliteMore…
Home Shows in 2019: Do They Add Value?
As a veteran of creating successful, award-winning displays for more than 20 years, I get asked a lot of questions. How do we come up with our inspirational scenes? Where do our crazy ideas come from? What is the realMore…
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Join us for the 3rd Annual Atlantic Professional Conference September 4th – 6th in Cleveland Ohio
Jump In! Join us for the 3rd Annual Atlantic Professional Conference September 4th – 6th in Cleveland Ohio. New this year, hands-on business growth strategy workshops Wednesday, September 4th. Intimate group sessions with one-on-one personal guidance. Choose from: • Jump Into Social MediaMore…
Pond Business | Identify Overhead Expenses and Find Increased Profits
Here at Modern Design Aquascaping, we have won many awards and have been recognized as one of the best pond builders in the country. I don’t say this to toot my own horn; I say it because I am proofMore…
Hirer Beware: Unlicensed, Uninsured Workers
We were out on a sales call, visiting a homeowner who wanted to build a new pondless water feature. After discussing her desires, we began to talk about access. While doing so, I noticed a large, black stain on herMore…
Tax Implications of Hiring Independent Contractors
Employers have long preferred to treat workers as independent contractors, reaping payroll tax savings and avoiding any fringe benefits and other expenses associated with employees. By the same token, workers — including the owners of many pond and water featureMore…
EasyPro Purchases Becker Windmills of Ohio
EasyPro Pond Products is growing again. Dave Ouwinga, President and Owner of EasyPro has announced the company’s purchase of Becker Windmills of Ohio. Becker pond aerating Windmills are known for their advanced product engineering, durability, efficiency, and classic styling. According to Ouwinga,More…
Registration Now Open – Atlantic Professional Conference
Now’s the time to Jump In! Registration for the 2019 Atlantic Professional Conference is now open. The conference will be held September 4th – 6th at the Atlantic headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio. Registration includes: contemporary hotel, private shuttle service to and from the airport andMore…