The software your company uses today will likely play an important role in helping determine how quickly you can grow your business in the future. I've observed most contractors typically go through 3 primary stages of implementing software:

1. They do everything by hand or may use a basic program, such as Excel
2. Automate with some low-end tools, such as QuickBooks or ACT!
3. Graduate to tools designed specifically for contractors

This third step is for contractors who are ready to take their company to the next level and need more automated processes to support more business and more customers. In this issue, our feature focuses on the third step of the software implementation by taking a look at 4 important ways that software designed specifically for plumbing and mechanical firms can help improve your business.

Also, please take the time to fill out this month's brief survey on marketing. It will help us focus on the areas of marketing and advertising that you are most interested in learning about in future newsletters. Click here to go to the survey.

Mark Goodman

P.S. Be sure to check out the new bathroom faucetry from GROHE in this month's Product Spotlight. Your customers will appreciate the great looks and quality at a great price these GROHE products offer.

Product Spotlight

New GROHE Bathroom Faucets & Valves
Smart Looks & Performance at a Smart Price

A sleek, European design that complements all contemporary bathroom decor, plus reliable, lasting performance. That's what you can offer your customers with the latest additions to the GROHE line of bathroom faucetry. And your customers will also appreciate the high quality at a reasonable cost that the GROHE product line consistently delivers.

Click here to learn about the following two new bathroom products from GROHE:

• Eurosmart® Faucets
• Grohsafe® Pressure Balance Rough-In Valve

Technology Survey Results from Last Month

Thank you to everyone who filled out last month's survey on technology. Not only do your survey responses help us determine what you'd like to learn more about in future newsletters, but we also find contractors are very interested in seeing what other companies are doing.

Click here to see the technology survey results.

You have all seen and experienced the unprecedented price increases this year. A combination of cost increases for steel, freight, and petroleum-based products have forced manufacturers to continue to increase their prices. We will continue to keep you informed of the changes.

Please note the following changes to pricing on products carried by Weinstein Supply and their effective dates.

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Weinstein events and seminars!