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| First regional PPSO Course happens in 2 weeks
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APSP
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be part of the first regional Professional Pool & Spa Operator certification course! If you are attending the 2018 Southwest Pool & Spa Show, we want to see you there. APSP's Director of Workforce Development Alex Antoniou will be there teaching the PPSO certification course and will be exhibiting at the booth # 111. If you can't make it, check out a list of the upcoming regional courses holding our PPSO course or take an instructor course. For more information about PPSO, visit APSP.org/PPSO or email Silvia Uribe.
| Tips for keeping your 2018 New Year's resolution?
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APSP
Make this the year you achieve your APSP education goals and earn your certification using these five tips.
1. Earn Your Designation with an Online Self-Paced Course
Save money and time when you register for an online self-paced course. APSP offers the PSCC Pool & Spa Construction Course, CST Certified Service Technician Course, CHTT Certified Hot Tub Technician Course and CMS Certified Maintenance Specialist Course online. In addition to our core courses, you can take a business course, certification exam prep course or specific CMS modules.
2. Take a Live Virtual Course
Take an instructor led course without the hassle or expense of travel. Register now for live virtual courses happening this winter. Starting Jan. 22, we're offering live virtual courses for our CHTT Course. If you can't make it for this course, join us for the February PSCC Course.
3. Attend a Regional or Chapter Sponsored Event Hosting APSP Education
Make invaluable connections with other students while getting the skills to advance your career. Now through March, you'll see APSP education at a variety of upcoming regional events and chapter locations. Check out our full list of APSP regional or chapter sponsored events.
4. Take an Instructor PPSO Course
APSP PPSO Instructors are hosting a courses throughout the United States. Check out our instructor course calendar to find a course near you.
5. Give Back to the Industry By Becoming an APSP Facilitator
If you're a current CBP Certified Building Professional or CSP Certified Service Professional, we’re looking for you to take the upcoming March Train the Trainer Course. This one-day course, held at the APSP Headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, will give you the skills you need to become a facilitator of learning, not just a presenter. Download the seminar flyer. For more information, email Maria O'Hara or call 703.838.0083 ext. 274.
For more information, email APSP University or call Ana Hernandez at 703.838.0083 ext. 127.
| APSP certifies 17 individuals in December
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Congratulations! 17 individuals earn their APSP certification designation between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31.
CBP Certified Building Professional:
Dennis Becker from Aqua-Redi Pool Installation; Christopher Brown from Innovative Stoneworks, Inc.; Joe Domiano from Pool Fection; John Palmieri from John Joseph Custom Pool and Michael Ribnikar from Premier Pools & Spas/DFW
CST Certified Service Technician:
Miguel Dominguez from Pool City
CMS Certified Maintenance Specialist:
Corey Craft from Lake Guntersville Pool and Dillian McCord from Lake Guntersville Pool
CHTT Certified Hot Tub Technician:
Darren Atkinson from 1 Stop Spas; Gavin Benford from Spa Logic; Matthew Briggs from Antonine Wall Cottages; Andrew Buck; Neal Draisey from Draisey and Company.; Shaun Pickles from Barnsley Hot Tubs; James Roberts from Camplex; Scott Soderberg from The Hot Tub Place and Alan Worley from DiveTeam LTD.
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APSP
Are you searching for ways to make 2018 your best year yet! Let us help you. Becoming an APSP Sponsor or Partner is a great way for you to reach your target audience easily. Check out our opportunities here. We're in the heart of our education season. Become an APSP University sponsor and let us help you connect your business, its products and services, to dedicated industry professionals advancing their careers and the industry. It's a great way to get visibility all year or at a specific APSP hosted session. If you're looking for a more custom opportunity, contact Seth Ewing. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
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The Hayward HCP 3000 Series pumps provide class-leading performance and efficiency for any commercial pool. The first pump with a 3” union to deliver 250 gpm at 60’ head, the HCP 3000 also features a removable strainer basket for unmatched installation versatility. With a TEFC motor and chemical-resistant Vitron® seal, they win in durability as well.
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| Education takes center stage in 2018
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APSP
Our 2018 Education Season is happening now! Make 2018 a banner year by earning your certification. Listen to APSP Fellow Noel Conley, CSP from Miracle Pool Service, Inc., discuss how invaluable having an educated workforce is to the industry and individuals careers. It's time that you start investing in yourself. Learn more about APSP Education at APSPUniversity.org or call Ana Hernandez at 703.838.0083 ext. 127.
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| APSP's WAVE Network to host free seminar in Atlantic City
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APSP
APSP’s WAVE Network will host a free education seminar in Atlantic City at the 2018 The Pool & Spa Show on January 24 from 3:30-5:00 p.m. in Room 309. Facilitated by Jay Forte, a business and motivational speaker, workplace and life coach, author and former Director of Education at PoolCorp, this session will focus on how you can "Stop Managing, Start Coaching Your Employees to Greater Performance." The event is free but we do ask that you RSVP by Jan. 22 to Andrea Wells at awells@apsp.org. For more information about the WAVE Network, visit APSP.org/WAVE or call 703.838.0083 ext. 166.
| Sponsor Spotlight — Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc.
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APSP
APSP's Platinum Partner Zodiac Pool Systems, Inc. has a new product the Polaris(R) 9650iQ Sport. The 9650iQ Sport is a 4WD robotic cleaner that provides premium cleaning performance and can be controlled from your phone via the iAquaLink app. Learn more here.
| APSP offers monthly membership payment plans
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APSP
Did you know that APSP offers monthly membership payment plans? We do. You can enjoy the same great benefits that you are used to as low as $50 per month. Getting set up is simple! When you receive your yearly membership invoice, check that option under the payment section and send it back. For more information, email APSP Member Services or call them at 703.838.0083 ext. 301.
APSP
Through APSP, you can save on shipping with UPS. Take advantage of discounts of up to 34 percent*, plus 50 percent* off select services for up to four weeks after you enroll!* Save on a broad portfolio of shipping services, including air, international, ground and freight services. To enroll and start saving, visit savewithups.com/apsp or call 1-800-MEMBERS (1-800-636-2377), M-F, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. EST.
*Visit savewithups.com/apsp for specific services and discounts. Click here for details on Introductory Program discounts.
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If you build pools with water features and scuppers, do not miss our new vendor Majestic Water Spouts. They offer high quality water scuppers at affordable prices with a contractor discount program! View Water Scuppers
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Resort quality Pacific pool chaise lounge is now available for quick delivery. Adjustable to 5 positions and folds flat for more comfortable sun bathing. Recessed wheels make it easy to move around. Sun lounger stacks for easy storage. High quality marine grade sling dries quick and doesn't stick to bare skin. Frame made of marine grade resin. Contact us for reselling information.
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H2Insider
Your sales team is the life force of your spa business. In terms of garnering new customers, promoting products, and generating sales, they are on the front lines. As with any team, training is essential to ensure a cohesive and effective unit. One of the biggest misconceptions about sales team training is that it's a one-time exercise.
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Pool and Spa News
Bicarbonate alkalinity is often the easiest to maintain; it is the predominant, naturally occurring form of alkalinity in tap water. However, cyanurate (from cyanuric acid) is also a common buffer in the water. Borate also can be used as a buffer.
Utilizing each type of alkalinity can help steer a pool’s pH with increased precision.
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By Emma Fitzpatrick
 In a year, much has changed on social media networks. Facebook spent much of 2017 revamping its Trending section to squelch fake news. Instagram fared much better — as the company continued to celebrate the success of Instagram Stories (and the decline of Snapchat). As you're planning for 2018, dedicate time to analyze your own brand's social strategy and see the changes for yourself. While you're at it, keep in mind these 2017 social media marketing trends.
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Retail Dive
Make no mistake, 2017 was a year of transition for all retailers — from online to brick-and-mortar and everyone in between — and it hasn't been easy. But those that stood out for the better, did so by investing in themselves — in products, stores, experiences, technology and delivery.
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| SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT |
Forbes
As cloud-based tools proliferate, small businesses looking to be more nimble, efficient and organized have been turning to them for a variety of key tasks, from billing, scheduling and collaboration to project management, time tracking, video conferencing, marketing, hiring and customer engagement.
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Small Business Trends
If you're in charge of renting equipment for your company's day-to-day business operations, you may need to use all of the knowledge at your disposal to make the right decisions. Purchasing a piece of equipment that’s too expensive or one that's not right for the job could cause your company to bleed money.
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Forbes
With all the hype surrounding smart manufacturing, it's easy to forget that implementing the technologies is really about running — and growing — the business. Though members of the C-suite may rarely interact directly with smart technologies, they are nonetheless vital to achieving the strategic objectives of the business, including improving customer service, achieving operational efficiencies, innovating for the future, reducing risk, meeting standards and regulations, and improving company management.
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The American Prospect
Though the efforts to revive our much shrunken industrial sector may seem quixotic, manufacturing still matters to the nation's economy — and its psyche.
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| SHAREABLE CONTENT OF THE WEEK |
Aqua Magazine
After their introduction and wide acceptance from hobbyists, drone technology immediately began filtering into industries such as agriculture, media and law enforcement. It was only a matter of time before they made their way to the pool and spa industry for their ability to take aerial pictures of pools.
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