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How to overcome price resistance and make a profit

Like any good businesspeople, most pool and spa service providers try to do everything right. They hire service people...

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State of the industry: 2019 survey results – part 3
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Winter pool construction: Tips for builders when working in sub-zero temperatures

Outside of the pool industry, most construction trades continue working year-round—even during the harshest winter weather. They have adapted their techniques and building practices to eliminate seasonal shutdowns, keeping workers employed, productive, and profitable. The same can be true for the pool industry.
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Construction underway for new natatorium pool centre in B.C.
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Outdoor pool in Ontario to remain open with YMCA partnership
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IPSSA appoints Mike Denham as their new president
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Leadership program launched for women in water care across Canada
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Piscine Global summit draws aquatics leaders to Lyon
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Toronto’s Enercare Centre to host Canadian Pool & Spa Expo
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Thursday Pools teams up with NDPA to boost water safety
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Vancouver’s Kitsilano Pool set to reopen after repairs
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Business strategies for specialty retailers: How software integration can improve operations and sales

Pool and spa professionals need to make the most of every customer interaction—especially those that take place at the water testing station.
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Precision Pools (2017)

The heart of this fully landscaped backyard in Waterloo, Ont., is a 6- x 12-m (20- x 40-ft) rectangular vinyl-lined pool, which was designed and installed by Precision Pools to correlate with the home’s architecture.
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Canadian pool pros shine in 2023 Pleatco Pool Tech Search
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InverELITE - Madimack Pool Heat Pump
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Toronto’s Kidstown water park closes for 2024 upgrade

L’Amoreaux Kidstown Water Park in Scarborough, Ont., the only water park operated by the City of Toronto, will close for the 2024 season for redesign and replacement.+ Read More

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Using the right vegetation is vital to a balanced natural swimming pool

Planting in natural swimming pools (NSPs) is not only pleasing, but also plays an important function in the water’s ecological balance. In particular, planting native species is recommended as they are suited to the climate and are generally more robust than non-native specimens. Further, nature should be used as...
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