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Interest Free, Deferred Payment Loans For Contractors
The plumbing residential service and replacement market in the Oshkosh, Wis., area had been pretty steady until about the fall of 2008. Plumbing contracting businesses such as EC Merrill Inc. had cleanup jobs on their books from area flooding. But when that business “dried up” and the recession continued, those same plumbing contractors found it tough to keep cash flowing.
by Kelly Faloon
What They Don’t Teach You At Trade School
While Ivy League schools boast graduates that are heads of state and leaders of industry, Clockwork is quietly helping thousands of contracting business owners achieve success that would rival theirs.
by Mike Murphy
“Why I Left UPS for a Plumbing Career”
When Mike Fowler took early retirement from his management position at United Parcel Service (UPS) in 1995, he didn’t imagine that one day he would own a Benjamin Franklin Plumbing franchise.
by Kelly Faloon
SUCCESS STORY: Second Mortgage Saved My Business
Connie Blackwell was 40 years old, divorced, living back in the neighborhood she grew up in, and working nights at K-Mart while her dad watched her three sons. Not exactly a glamorous existence. Flash forward a few years, and Blackwell is the owner of the highly successful heating and air conditioning company, Rose Brothers.
by Kyle Gargaro
History in the Making: Plumbers, Electricians, HVAC Contractors in Positive Light on Top-rated Television Show
The founders of Clockwork Home Services are no strangers to celebrity. John Young and Jim Abrams are often referred to as legends in the industry. With three of the fastest-growing franchises in the United States to their credits, they will have the opportunity to challenge Hollywood celebrities on national television as they are scheduled to appear on Donald Trump’s “The Celebrity Apprentice.”
by Mike Murphy
