As the owner of a weekly pool care business, maintaining crystal clear water is not your only responsibility. You also need to ensure that your business is making a profit. Now that January is over, it’s essential to have a checklist to help you review your business’s financial and operational performance. This not only aids […]
Top 6 Pool Care Business Action Items to Check off Your to do List for 2024
Here are six essential financial strategies you may want to consider adding to your to do list for financial success in 2024. For pool care business owners, strategic financial planning is crucial for long term success and sustainability. In this article, I will discuss key action items to consider in order to strengthen your business’s […]
A Lesson in Pricing and Professionalism: Don’t Get Bent out of Shape When a Customer Complains about Price!
Running a weekly pool care business comes with its fair share of challenges, and dealing with customer complaints can be one of them. As the owner of “Pool Care Professional“, a weekly pool care business in San Antonio Texas, I want to share an experience that I believe holds a valuable lesson for anyone in […]
Are You Accounting for Sales Tax Correctly In Your Pool Care Business?
Understanding Sales Tax on Swimming Pool Services When it comes to taxes, it’s essential to stay informed about what is and is not taxable in your state. Many business owners may not realize that certain services such as swimming pool maintenance, are subject to sales tax. In Texas, the state comptroller has made it clear […]
Are You Paying Attention to Your Expenses?
It’s time to get back to the nitty-gritty of running a successful pool care business. Today, let’s talk about one of the key pillars of positive cash flow. Watching your expenses is a critical factor that can make or break your operation. Just to share a slice of my reality – I recently got hit […]
Happy New Year!: How to Optimize Your Morning Routine for Success in 2024
A Mantra worth Reading every day! Before I begin, the picture at the beginning of my blog post is not my own. It is of a watch worn by Jocko Willink whom I will reference later in the article. In 2024, I rise with the sun – or before the sun, energized and focused. My […]
Dive into the Holiday Spirit: Merry Christmas and a Revitalizing New Year from The Pool Blog
Hello to all of our wonderful readers! This time of the season we are given a chance to reflect on the past year, focus on our loved ones, and prepare for a new beginning. As we all know, Christmas is the time of year that brings joy, warmth, and a sense of togetherness. It’s time […]
Monday Morning Perspectives for Pool Care Business Owners
Anticipating the Week Ahead Good morning to all my pool care business owners. As the dawn of a new work week breaks, it’s that period where many of us in the pool care business start to ponder on the week ahead. Our Monday morning thoughts may swing between eagerness and a bit of nervousness, it […]
What Are The Four Legs (Pillars) of Your Pool Care Business Success?
Welcome Back Welcome back to “The Pool Blog”, where we dive deep into the world of the pool care business. In today’s post, I will explore an analogy that highlights the importance of having multiple legs of support for your weekly pool care business. Just like a table needs four sturdy legs to remain stable, […]
How does Life Insurance Play a Part In The Success of Your Pool Care Business?
Life Insurance 101 Having life insurance as a business owner and provider for your family is crucial for several reasons: I encourage you to first read my article titled, “What are the Insurance Requirements for your Weekly Pool Care Business” Where I list all of the Insurance Policies you need to consider as a business […]