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JB Warranties is growing in 2022! We’ve added some talented new team members. Take a few minutes to get to know them!

Are you a trade worker looking for the latest on all things HVAC and plumbing? Then, you’ve come to the right place! JB Warranties, the nation's leading provider of Extended Warranties and marketplace hub for Business Management Tools, is here to introduce our new monthly round-ups. Each month, we’ll curate the hottest topics and trends shaping the current HVAC and plumbing market.

During the recent JB Warranties Sales Kick-Off Meeting, we spoke about our plans for 2022. However, that’s not all we did. The team took time to recognize the hard work and commitment to excellence shown by employees over the past year. I’d like to take a moment to tell you a little more about these JB Warranties’ stars!

Welcome back to Toolbox Unlocked: Everything Contractors Need to Know in 2022! Over the past three installments of this series, we’ve covered a haul of business solutions every HVAC and plumbing contractor should add to their operational toolbox, from communication and marketing software to human capital management solutions.

Welcome back to Toolbox Unlocked: Everything Contractors Need to Know in 2022! In previous installments of this series, we discussed Financing and Accounting Tools and Human Capital Management Tools every contractor should have in their service-based toolbox. As we continue to focus on the tools (beyond pipe cutters and wrenches!) that can benefit your operations, it’s time to direct our focus to the communications and marketing efforts of your HVAC or plumbing business. 

Welcome back to Toolbox Unlocked: Everything Contractors Need to Know in 2022! Beyond hand tools and hardware, HVAC and plumbing business operators must diversify their toolboxes with non-physical resources, like industry software and services. Last week, we discussed valuable finance and accounting tools every contractor should consider adding to their resource collection.

A diverse toolbox packed with reliable tools is invaluable for HVAC and plumbing businesses. Without the right tools, contractors can’t quickly deliver customer service, causing client frustrations that may ultimately limit company profits. But there are more tools you need beyond pipe cutters or wire strippers to run your business.

With the current state of the job market, it’s been quite a challenge for HVAC and plumbing businesses operators to attract and retain quality employees. It’s been equally challenging to maintain ongoing customer demand without a strong team of employees, causing friction in the quality of services. 

For the past year and a half, the COVID-19 pandemic has created a rollercoaster of operational disruptions that no one saw coming—including HVAC and plumbing business operators. However, despite a brief reprieve in cases across certain areas, the recent resurgence of the Delta variant has led to spiking case numbers and location-specific shutdowns that indicate this pandemic isn't going anywhere any time soon.

As the world continues to navigate the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, countless job sectors now face intense labor shortages. However, the HVAC and plumbing industry had already experienced labor shortages before the pandemic began. COVID-19 just made it more challenging for companies looking to hire in this industry.