This message was sent to ##Email##
To advertise in this publication please click here
|
|
|
|
Formerly The Association of Pool & Spa Professionals/National Swimming Pool Foundation
|
PHTA consolidates NSPF and APSP courses
Aqua Magazine
With the merger of NSPF and APSP, redundancies throughout the two organizations are being eliminated to achieve the goal of an industry association that educates and advocates in an efficient, straightforward manner.
As two organizations, NSPF and APSP competed for many years with separate education systems, code regimes and administrative departments, so untangling these lines will be the work of many months.
|
|
73 ways to make pool service faster and more profitable
Aqua Magazine
Time is money, and that's especially true for service technicians. If you can just figure out a way to save 6 minutes at each stop, that's 2 hours a day for a 20-pool route!
Using tips and tricks submitted by your colleagues in our annual SOI survey, we present 73 ways to save time on each service stop. Some of them may already be part of your standard operating procedure, but others will surprise you.
|
|
Backyard disaster: The sand trap pool
Aqua Magazine
Every once in a while, we see reminders of why the pool industry has a questionable reputation in some quarters. The following story ranks up there with the most severe cases of gross builder incompetence I've ever seen.
The project is located in Montauk, L.I., on a gorgeous property overlooking sand dunes and the Atlantic Ocean. The client was a lovely woman of seemingly unlimited means and one who expected only the best.
|
|
Seasonal retail workers attracted to flexible work options, report says
RetailDive
Retailers forecast robust holiday hiring in 2019 in order to keep up with consumer demand. This wave of hiring is already well underway. Several retailers announced hiring plans earlier this year: Target in September announced it planned to hire 130,000 seasonal employees this year, with 8,000 of those workers to be used in distribution operations; Kohl's said it planned to hire 90,000 seasonal associates; and Macy's planned to hire roughly 80,000 seasonal workers for its namesake and Bloomingdale's stores.
|
|
|
|
 |
|
UL provides a one stop shop for all of your pump certification needs. We test to international, national and regional standards such as DOE, NSF, CEC, Energy Star, IEC and UL safety certification. When it comes to pumps, we are overflowing with expertise. Learn more at UL.com/Pumps
|
|
Why PayPal's acquisition of rewards platform Honey is a big deal
Fortune
PayPal’s got a lot going on.
It has agreed to acquire Honey, a Los Angeles-based provider of a deal-finding browser add-on and mobile app, for $4 billion. This is PayPal’s largest acquisition to date and the largest acquisition of a tech company in L.A. history.
|
|
|
|
| | SMALL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT |
Ransomware attacks: 3 tips for protecting your business
Columbus Business First
Ransomware damages in 2019 are expected to cost $11.5 billion — and climb to $20 billion by 2021, according to Cybersecurity Ventures' "2019 Official Annual Cybercrime Report." The good news is, there are a few relatively easy things that any company can do to better protect themselves from an attack and, in the event of an attack, help them recover quickly — thus reducing the cost and impact of the attack.
|
|
15 practical ways to improve your leadership communication skills
Forbes
Good leaders prioritize communication, both with customers and within their companies. Communication is the key to solving problems, coming up with new ideas, and keeping loyal customers and employees. It's a skill you can constantly hone, no matter how long you've been leading a team.
|
|
|
Waterco’s award winning MultiCyclone is a brilliant revolutionary filtration device that works on the basis of centrifugal water filtration. It captures 80% of the dirt load before it ever reaches the media filter and is designed with no moving parts and no filter media to clean or replace.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Fibre Tech provides a non-abrasive surface that reduces chemical and maintenance costs throughout its lifetime. Over thirty years of resurfacing throughout the nation. 25 Year Limited Warranty.
727-539-0844 Largo, FL
|
|
|
|
|
Manufacturing planning crisis: A digital solution for a digital headache
The Manufacturer
Today, supply chain networks span the globe, with the digital revolution multiplying both opportunity and complexity. As a result, the combination of the need for speed and growing big data volumes can cause existing supply chain planning processes to overload.
The irony is that the solution to the planning crisis also lies in the cause. Big data containing digital signatures can be used to predict future demand and flag potential issues.
|
|
How to hire and inspire Gen Z
Industry Week
If you thought you had figured out all you need to know about how to attract and retain millennials, think again. There is another generation you must master; Generation Z, which are early 20 year-olds and teenagers, has their own ideas about what they want from employers. To get their best work, Gen Zers say they need direct and constructive performance feedback, hands-on training managers who value their opinions and the freedom to work independently.
|
|
| | SHAREABLE CONTENT OF THE WEEK |
|
Chlorine margins are shrinking. With Card On Guard you can earn $50 on every unit sold. Combined with the 50% of chlorine the pool owner still purchases from you, you earn more than selling chlorine alone.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Pool Tiger benefits both Pool Builders and Owners:
Greatly Reduces Plaster Dust and Scaling
Protects Finishes & Reduces Warranty Callbacks
Lower Chemical Costs and Less Time Brushing
Works Well for Chlorine and Salt Systems
Call for Dealer Pricing: 469-460-3432 or GET INFO
|
|
|
|
|
PHTA Sponsor Spotlight—Evosus
PHTA
 Evosus has taken 18 years of experience with over 500 clients in the pool & hot tub industry to build the next generation ERP software. Integrating retail, point-of-sale, field service, route optimization, scheduling, multi-site inventory management, payment processing and so much more. See LOU for yourself in a live online demonstration, https://www.evosus.com/lou/webinars.
|
|
PHTA Welcomes New Vice President of Education
PHTA
The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA) announces the appointment of Mark C. Milroy, CAE as PHTA's Vice President of Education effective Dec. 2. He is the first to serve in the newly developed vice president position. Milroy brings more than 30 years of extensive association, education and certification experience to his new role.
|
|
End the Year Strong By Partnering with PHTA
PHTA
These are exciting times to partner with the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA). Historic steps were taken earlier this year to unite the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals (APSP) and the National Swimming Pool Foundation (NSPF). With a unified, formidable voice, PHTA is poised to maximize advocacy and outreach efforts, transforming the industry for the better.
What does this mean for partnership opportunities in 2020? A larger membership and contacts to get your message out to. More opportunities that match your companies' mission.
Here a few partnership opportunities for your company to take advantage of.-
National Water Safety Month – May 2020
- World Aquatic Health Conference (WAHC) – October 2020
- PHTA Wave Program
- 2020 International Awards of Excellence Program
- PHTA Advocacy Coalitions
- Advertising with PHTA – Website, E-Newsletter, Resource Catalog
- PHTA Sponsorships (customized to meet your needs)
Interested in learning more? Contact Seth Ewing at sewing@phta.org or call 703.838.0083 ext. 159 for more details on these opportunities and next steps on partnering with PHTA.
|
|
Member Perk$—Trade Show Discounts
PHTA
As you start planning your 2019-2020 tradeshow season, don’t forget that PHTA Members receive a 15 percent discount on booth space at the International Pool| Spa| Patio Expo and at The Pool & Spa Show. Contact PHTA Member Services at MemberServices@phta.org for your membership number prior to reserving space.
|
|
PHTA Government Relations Update Nov. 20- Dec. 3, 2019
 The PHTA Government Relations team has been continuing to monitor legislation, regulations, and local matters that effect you the most! We encourage you to view all of the legislative, regulatory and local updates here. If you have any questions, comments or want to get more involved, please contact PHTA's Government Relations Associate, Brendan Scanland at bscanland@phta.org or call 703.647.2558 ext. 165.
Here are some new items that have been brought to our attention recently:
Legislation:
- In Washington, D.C., B 204 has finally seen some action! The measure creates energy efficiency standards for portable electric spas. This measure also prohibits new portable electric spas from being sold or offered for sale, lease or rent beginning a year after the effective date of this measure unless the efficiency of the new product meets or exceeds the efficiency standards of the American National Standard for Portable Electric Spa Energy Efficiency (ANSI/APSP/ICC-14). The measure will be heard on December 9 in the Committee on Transportation and the Environment and is open to the public!
- See two climate related energy efficiency Executive Orders in Maine and Nevada here.
Regulations:
- Be sure to stay up to date with LA 53734: LA Licensing Board for Contractors departmental discussion: Contractor Licensing Rules Hearing. If you do business in LA, click HERE. There is an opportunity for public comments
- WA 53345: (WA Department of Labor and Industries departmental discussion: Electrical Safety Standards) There will be a hearing open to the public regarding amendments to make changes to the 2020 NEC safety codes, update and clarify existing rules, and make housekeeping and other rule changes on December 11. If you live in Washington and are interested, see our spreadsheet for more details or contact Brendan Scanland at: bscanland@phta.org
Local:
|
|
| | NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH PARTNER |
|
|
|
7701 Las Colinas Ridge, Ste. 800, Irving, TX 75063
|
