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When Disaster Strikes: A How-To Guide for Facilities Managers


Submitted by admin on August 2011
When Disaster Strikes: A How-To Guide for Facilities ManagersWhen the Swine Flu outbreak in April 2009 threatened to strike the Georgetown University campus, director of facilities management Richard Payant put a predetermined plan into action.
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How Landscapers Can Stay Relevant During the Off-Season


Submitted by admin on August 2011
How Landscapers Can Stay Relevant During the Off-SeasonWith new residential and commercial construction markets still struggling to recover, landscapers have been looking for additional ways to broaden their range of services, especially in the off-season.
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Improve Profitability at Your Properties with Sustainable Practices


Submitted by admin on August 2011
Improve Profitability with Sustainable PropertiesCurrently, there are over 300,000 property managers supervising more than 90 million tenants in the United States.
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Manage the Cost of Energy at Your Facility


Submitted by admin on August 2011
Manage the Cost of Energy at Your FacilityEnergy prices remain on the rise in the United States, impacting operating costs for facility managers overseeing both residential and commercial properties. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the energy index rose 2.6 percent in October 2010, and has risen 5.9 percent in the last 12 months.
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Become a Successful Indoor Landscaper


Submitted by admin on August 2011
Become a Successful Indoor LandscaperLandscaping doesn’t have to be limited to the outdoors. Many landscapers have expanded their business to include interior landscape design.
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Market Your Electrical Business to Commercial Clients


Submitted by admin on August 2011

EMarket Yor Electrical Business to Commercial Clientsxpanding your electrical business into the commercial market is a great way for a company to generate leads and create another avenue for revenue. But a lack of experience in commercial electrical contracts is no reason to avoid expanding your electrical business.

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Install a Rainwater Catchment System


Submitted by admin on August 2011
Install a Rainwater Catchment SystemRainwater catchment systems harvest rainwater for the homeowner’s non-potable needs. Modern versions of this ancient technology offer plumbers an opportunity to capitalize on a growing trend in green building techniques.
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Market Your Property to Students


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Market Your Property to StudentsStudents are a unique market for property managers. They’re young, tech-savvy and likely on their own for the first time. These distinctions are why it’s important to make certain considerations when marketing property to them.

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Addressing a Flooded Basement


Submitted by admin on August 2011

Whether prompted by heavy rains or mechanical problems, flooded basements are routine for many plumbers. When handling a call to fix a flooded basement, plumbers should begin with common sense.

From backed-up sewers, burst pipes or poor drainage, the causes of flooded basements can vary widely, says Roger Peugeot, owner of Overland Park, Kan.-based Roger the Plumber. As a result, he cautions against diagnosing a flooded basement without seeing the site first hand.

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Remodeling Around Your Client’s Family


Submitted by admin on August 2011

Remodeling Around Your Client’s FamilyDuring a renovation, most homeowners simply don’t have the luxury of moving out of their home. And no matter how much you try to prepare them, many families fail to grasp how much their routines will be disrupted by the presence of a construction crew in or around their home.

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