March 2015
A recent study by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) performed by Harris Interactive shared some important information that you need to remember in your marketing efforts.
When asked the question "What are the main reasons you or other members of your household hire a professional help for lawn/landscape services?", consumers noted some important reasons.
33% reported they don't have enough time for landscape tasks
42% reported they lacked the right tools or equipment for the job
31% said they wanted a "professional look"
15% said they lacked the patience to complete yard task.
Remember you're in the business of making it easy and hassle-free for customers to get a landscape they love.
Don't under-sell the value you bring.
Choose the customers who are right for your services and get paid fairly for what you do!
The Team at MPR Supply
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Bakers Dozen Backflow Special: Buy 12, Get One FREE
Stock-up on backflows for spring projects with our Bakers Dozen Special.
Buy 12 Wilkins Model 350 DC or 375 RP (3/4" or 1" size), get one FREE. (free unit of equal or lesser value) Offer available only at MPR and valid only through April 30, 2015.
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$100 Gift Card with Your Spring Pipe Order
 Buy 100 Rolls of Cresline Poly Pipe and Get a $100 Gift Card. Choose a gift card to Best Buy or Cabelas.Stock up now for spring jobs! Offer applies to drop shipments only on a single invoice. Order by March 31, 2015 for delivery by April.
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Rain Bird 8% Rebate Offer on Spring Orders at MPR
Step 1: Qualify for 8% back by placing a minimum of $500 order on "Spring Promotion Products" Step 2: Purchase up to $1,500 more of ANY Rain Bird products
Step 3: Get 8% back on your entire Rain Bird order up to $2,000
Hurry, orders are due soon. For full terms and conditions, download the PDF form and offer.
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Update Standard Grates to Decorative Grates
Switch to decorative grates for around the same price as standard grates!
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Wire Splices: Do Them Right or Suffer
A tip from Regency Wire & Cable
 Poorly made wire splices can lead to costly problems. Because there are in-ground splices in irrigation, landscape lighting and water features, it's important to learn how to do them right. Here are some tips from Regency Wire: Always select a connector that is waterproof and rated for direct burial. Wire nuts wrapped with tape, or other home-made connectors may resist water initially, but will succumb to moisture intrusion. Unless the connector is waterproof, moisture will get to the bare copper and cause corrosion. Corrosion acts like an insulator. It builds up the resistance between the wires increases causing even more voltage drop. Eventually the voltage drop becomes bad enough that either the device (solenoid, lamp, etc) cannot receive enough voltage to operate correctly or no current passes through the connection at all. As resistance and voltage loss increase, the amp flow has to go up to maintain the wattage necessary for the device. This leads to other problems, like solenoids that burn out, failed chips in controllers, and lamps that burn prematurely. Higher amperage means more heat and more failures. Make the splice right from the beginning and avoid problems later. |
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Pre-Order Holiday Decor for Best Prices
Our early order program provides you with a fantastic opportunity to lock-in factory-direct pricing on holiday lighting supplies you will need later this year. Choose from a wide selection of lights, greenery and other supplies. Ask your MPR representative for complete pricing, product selection and other details. There are many new products at competitive pricing for 2015 including RGB programmable LED. Don't miss out on this profit boosting opportunity!
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Time Management Tips for Contractor Business Owners
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Here's what owners say works best for them. timetimeyour 4) Keep a to-do list. You'll feel more in control of the items you need to complete and you won't forget critical things. You'll actually feel less overwhelmed. 5) Learn to delegate. Lighten the load by finding others who can help. Make use of subcontractors and part-timers during critical periods. |
Backflow Kit Calibration & Special Offer on New Kits
MPR Supply Company can help you by calibrating and repairing your back flow test kits and wire tracking equipment ahead of the busy season.
We repair all brands. Send them in ASAP so they will be ready for action when you need them!
MPR Supply Company Service Center also welcomes all brands of pumps, fountains and aerators. Call Bill Blackard at 314-426-4838 or 800-369-7257 with any repair questions you have or email [email protected] Special Backflow Test Kit Offer
Buy a TG-5 Test Kit for $885.00 and get a FREE QT-SET |