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TRADE NEWS:
Offering a low price is a reliable way to gain customers. But some pond
professionals are so eager to land jobs that they lower their prices beyond
what is needed to sustain business. You can’t have cash flow without cash, and
taking on more jobs for less money is a sure recipe for bankruptcy. Michael
Stone, author of “Markup & Profit; A Contractor’s Guide Revisited,” offers a
strong argument for why you should stop undercutting yourself.
Have you ever seen a koi eat a big, juicy wedge of orange? If not, then you clearly haven’t spent time with Toni Jacobs Lopez, who delights in feeding his fish all sorts of tasty treats. From honey to whole wheat and from pineapple to pasta, the diet Toni suggests for koi is diverse, healthy and a load of fun to feed!
New pond owners do their best to keep their fish healthy and happy. But thanks to the rapid breeding and growth rates of many fish, even the most well-intentioned fishkeepers can find their ponds dangerously overstocked in a matter of months. Carolyn Weise describes the circumstances that can turn a happy pond into a cramped, unhealthy habitat — and the steps you can take to prevent the transformation.
A well-designed water garden looks natural and organic, as though Mother Nature had lovingly placed each plant. But when you’re building your water garden from scratch, the selection and placement of plants falls to you! John Mark Courtney outlines the characteristics to consider when choosing which plants to use in your naturalistic (and healthy) backyard oasis.
Today’s tradesmen are highly specialized in one particular area. But is that the best approach? Eric Triplett longs to be like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo instead — a master of many different fields. Here, The Pond Digger explains what it means to be a true Renaissance man … and demonstrates how a desire for knowledge in many areas can change your career forever.
Tax Implications of Disposing of Business Property
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