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Volume 1, Issue 3 March 2008
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Tip of the Month |
"Past performance is the best indicator of
future results."
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Many of us will get busier over the next couple of months. And, being busier typically means we’re looking for more people. Last month we asked you about your interviewing habits – and wow! this month’s feature article could not be any more timely.
Before you add anyone to your team, make sure you check out this month’s feature article on "Interviewing Due Diligence" for some great advice on this important step in the hiring process. And, click here for the result of last month’s survey.
Paul Weinstein
P.S. Please take a moment to answer this month’s survey on how you market your business. Click here to take the survey now. |
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Feature Article |
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Interviewing Due Diligence
Have you ever made a bad hire? Someone who just did not work out? In a service business, such as yours, putting the right team together can often determine how successful your business will be. And, if you don’t make it a practice to interview each and every potential new employee, you’re doing yourself a disservice.
Interviewing can be tricky – but that’s where this month’s feature article can help. This article tells you, in just two steps, how to conduct interviews for the best possible outcome. We’ve also compiled interviewing do’s and don’ts that should not be overlooked. Click here to read this month’s feature article.
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Product/New Technology Update |
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Mainline Faucets – A superior product at an extraordinary value
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Would you like to have all the benefits and beauty of high-end faucets for at least 40% less than the name brands? Now you can! In these times when consumers are particularly price sensitive, yet continue to demand high quality, Weinstein Supply offers the perfect solution. Offered exclusively at Weinstein Supply, our Mainline faucets include superior craftsmanship but with much more manageable pricing. Find out more about this Weinstein Supply exclusive by clicking here.
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Interviewing Survey Results from Last Month |
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Last month we invited you to answer a few questions about how you interview potential new employees. Some of your answers surprised us! Click here to see the results.
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Pricing Updates |
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Please note the following changes to pricing on products carried by Weinstein Supply and their effective dates.
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Effective Date |
Vendor |
Product |
Price Increase/Decrease |
3/1/2008 |
Dunkirk |
Cast Iron Boilers |
5% increase |
3/1/2008 |
Hercules |
Chemicals |
11% on select heating products
8% on cutting oils
8% on Clobber
8% on Drain Snake |
3/1/2008 |
Thermo-Dynamics |
Steel Boilers |
4% to 6% increase |
3/1/2008 |
T&S |
Faucets |
3% increase |
3/1/2008 |
Uponor |
Wirsbo Pex and Fittings |
4.8% average increase |
3/3/2008 |
Brasstech |
Accessories |
8% average increase |
3/3/2008 |
Newport Brass |
Faucets |
8% average increase |
3/3/2008 |
Ginger |
Accessories |
8% increase |
3/3/2008 |
Gerber |
Faucets |
5% increase on most faucets
9% on 41-8XX series drains
20% on 41-7XX series drains
20% on Safetemp II and Maxwell PB valves
20% on Maxwell 2H faucets |
3/3/2008 |
Plastic Trends |
PVC SDR 35 Gasketed and Solvent Weld Fittings |
15% increase
(postponed from 2/11/08) |
3/3/2008 |
Various |
Black CI Fittings, Black and Galv Malleable Fittings |
7% increase |
3/3/2008 |
Various |
Steel Pipe |
8% increase |
3/3/2008 |
Various |
Copper Tubing |
6% increase |
3/5/2008 |
Various |
PVC Pipe |
5% decrease |
3/14/2008 |
Various |
Copper Fittings |
7% increase |
3/26/2008 |
Various |
PVC Schedule 40 Fittings
PVC Schedule 80 Fittings
CPVC Schedule 80 Fittings |
10% increase |
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Weinstein Supply, Inc. – Headquarters – 3155 Terwood Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090 215–657–0700
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