--- title: Wolseley PRO Pipeline Blog | Greg Weatherdon description: Welcome to the Wolseley PRO Pipeline blog, a handy plumbing & HVAC blog for the modern contractor. --- This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [About Us](https://wolseleyinc.ca/) - [Find a Branch](https://www.wolseleyexpress.com/branch-locations) - [HVAC](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/hvac) - [Plumbing](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/plumbing) - [Business Resources](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/business-resources) - [Shop Now](https://www.wolseleyexpress.com/) - [About Us](https://wolseleyinc.ca/) - [Find a Branch](https://www.wolseleyexpress.com/branch-locations) [![Wolseley ProPipeline](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hubfs/Wolseley_Canada_February2019/Images/logo.png)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/) - [HVAC](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/hvac) - [Plumbing](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/plumbing) - Business Resources - [Save Time & Money](https://info.wolseleyexpress.com/save-time-money-for-plumbing-hvac-business) - [Business Tips](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/business-tips) - [Shop Now](https://www.wolseleyexpress.com/) - [Smart Plumbing & HVAC (45)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/smart-plumbing-hvac) - [Business Tips (41)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/business-tips) - [HVAC (27)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/hvac) - [Plumbing (23)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/plumbing) - [Save Time & Money (12)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/save-time-money) # Wolseley PRO Pipeline Blog A handy plumbing & HVAC blog for the modern contractor. ## Greg Weatherdon ### Recent Posts [![two contractors smiling, one sitting in car holding coffee cup, the other outside the car](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wolseley-managing-crew-hero.webp?width=740&name=wolseley-managing-crew-hero.webp)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/5-steps-to-reduce-your-stress-and-increase-profits) ## [5 Steps to Reduce Your Stress and Increase Profits](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/5-steps-to-reduce-your-stress-and-increase-profits) Keep your team running smoothly. Learn 5 key tips you can use to manage your crew, reduce stress and increase your business profits. [Business Tips](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/business-tips) December 2022 [![Contractor standing behind their work truck. ](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/wolseley-pro-pipeline-10-tips-service-hero.webp?width=740&name=wolseley-pro-pipeline-10-tips-service-hero.webp)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/10-tips-to-better-service-calls) ## [10 Tips to Better Service Calls](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/10-tips-to-better-service-calls) For savvy contractors, the service call is the foundation of their contracting business. Here are 10 tips to make service calls as productive and profitable as possible. October 2022 [![Technician looking at his tools infront of van](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/toolbox-inventory.jpg?width=740&name=toolbox-inventory.jpg)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/inventory-planning-for-contractors) ## [I Might Need That! – Inventory Planning for Contractors](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/inventory-planning-for-contractors) Contracts may think stocking up inventory is good, but may not realize the costs to their time and business if it is not properly planned. Uncover the problems of unplanned inventory and discover how you can save money and boost your bottom line. [Tips & Advice](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/tips-advice) September 2022 [![Contractor checking his phone and carrying tool box](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PRO%20Pipeline%20Blog%20Images/Reordering%20-%20Greg%20Weatherdon%20Blog.jpg?width=740&name=Reordering%20-%20Greg%20Weatherdon%20Blog.jpg)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/get-in-the-reorder-business) ## [Get in the Reorder Business](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/get-in-the-reorder-business) The best businesses, regardless of their industry, generate a significant portion of their revenues from repeat business or reorders. December 2020 [![Contractor meeting client in their home by shaking hands ](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/PRO%20Pipeline%20Blog%20Images/Increase%20Sales%20-%20Greg%20Weatherdon%20Blog.jpg?width=740&name=Increase%20Sales%20-%20Greg%20Weatherdon%20Blog.jpg)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/increase-sales-by-doing-these-two-things) ## [Increase Sales By Doing These Two Things](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/increase-sales-by-doing-these-two-things) Want to increase your sales? Make sure you are always doing these two things on the job! [Business Tips](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/business-tips) November 2020 [![Contractors Post COVID-19 Work](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WOL%20Contractors%20Post%20COVID-19.jpg?width=740&name=WOL%20Contractors%20Post%20COVID-19.jpg)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/opportunities-for-plumbing-hvac-contractors-covid-19-era) ## [Shifting Gears: Opportunities for Plumbing & HVAC Contractors in the COVID-19 Era](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/opportunities-for-plumbing-hvac-contractors-covid-19-era) Get small business expert Greg Weatherdon's tips for finding opportunities for plumbing and HVAC contracting work during and after COVID-19. [Business Tips](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/business-tips) June 2020 [![Image of Virus Cells](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Plumbing%20and%20HVAC%20Business%20Tips%20For%20COVID-19%20.jpg?width=740&name=Plumbing%20and%20HVAC%20Business%20Tips%20For%20COVID-19%20.jpg)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tips-for-plumbing-hvac-contractors-covid-19) ## [Tips for Plumbing & HVAC Contractors Navigating COVID-19](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tips-for-plumbing-hvac-contractors-covid-19) COVID-19 has created a surreal situation effecting people & businesses everywhere. As a contractor, what you do next matters. Here are some tips for your plumbing or HVAC business navigating COVID-19. [Business Tips](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/business-tips) April 2020 [![Contractor smiling down at phone reference ](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WOL%20PRO%20Blog%20image_Referrals.jpg?width=740&name=WOL%20PRO%20Blog%20image_Referrals.jpg)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/contractor-business-tips-referral-sources) ## [Contractor Business Tips: 6 Referral Sources To Get Your Phone Ringing](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/contractor-business-tips-referral-sources) Small business expert Greg Weatherdon gives business advice with these six referral sources to help contractors get more business from phone calls. [Save Time & Money](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/save-time-money) February 2020 [![Low Tech Sales - Contractor In Van Writing Emails ](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Low%20Tech%20Sales%20Strategy%20Reviews.jpg?width=740&name=Low%20Tech%20Sales%20Strategy%20Reviews.jpg)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/low-tech-ways-to-market-your-plumbing-hvac-business) ## [Low Tech Ways To Market Your Plumbing Or HVAC Business](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/low-tech-ways-to-market-your-plumbing-hvac-business) Small business expert, Greg Weatherdon, talks about low-tech ways you can market your plumbing or HVAC business using simple and effective strategies. [Smart Plumbing & HVAC](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/tag/smart-plumbing-hvac) January 2020 [![Invoices-2-Blog](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Invoices-2-Blog.jpg?width=740&name=Invoices-2-Blog.jpg)](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/year-end-guide-contractors) ## [Getting ready for year-end: A guide for contractors](https://blog.wolseleyexpress.com/year-end-guide-contractors) Guide for getting your plumbing or HVAC/R contracting business ready for year end. Tips for tax season bookkeeping, business expenses & more. 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