Skimmer Launches The Pool Deck
Skimmer, a leading provider of software solutions for pool service professionals, announced the launch of The Pool Deck.
What Aren’t You Doing that You Should?
A few pool service companies invest in paid marketing, and there are concerns about training and resources for technicians handling sales tasks.
Orenda and Skimmer Announce Partnership
Skimmer has announced a strategic partnership with Orenda Technologies, a leader in water treatment solutions and a HASA company.
Skimmer Unveils 2024 State of Pool Service Report
Skimmer announced the release of its inaugural edition of the State of Pool Service report.
We Put Ariel to the Test
In the pool service industry, time means money. Seasoned professionals are selective about their tools, equipment, and recommendations to maximize efficiency and earnings.
Keys, Codes and Security
“Pool service is about customer service,” says Philip Datz, owner of Zippy Pool Care in Sarasota, Florida. “High-quality service is on par with a clean, organized, well-balanced pool. It all goes together.” It’s an axiom that resonates throughout the industry for good reason: Pool service companies interact with their clients long after the initial contract…
Skimmer Releases New Payments Solution Software
Skimmer Billing enables businesses to offer customers more ways to pay by accepting credit and debit cards, Google Pay, Apple Pay as well as ACH with a one-time payment or the convenience of automatic payments for routine services. It also calculates, emails and tracks invoices.
Viva Las Vegas
PoolPro has compiled the best events, seminars and booths for service professionals to visit at the PSP.
Skimmer partnering with UPA and IPSSA
In early August it was announced that pool service software company, Skimmer, will be working alongside trade groups, the United Pool Association and the Independent Pool and Spa Service Association.
Skimmer expands support for Colin’s Hope
Pool service software company Skimmer, has expanded its support for Colin’s Hope, an Austin-based nonprofit that provides water safety awareness, education and resources to prevent childhood drownings. Skimmer will be a key sponsor at Colin’s Hope Graduation Tribute to Prevent Drowning. “At Skimmer, we have a desire and obligation to give back to our communities,” says Skimmer’s…
The Elusive Unicorn Platform
For 60 years, Heritage Recreation in Sutton, Massachusetts, used pen and paper to manage the business. In 2015, the company was still scheduling 800 pool openings and closings a year this way. But the method was both time consuming and unworkable, says second-generation owner Paul Domey. “We had one notebook to use among six office…
Patent pending skimmer design from Thursday Pools
The Double-O7 Round skimmer from Thursday Pools offers a new patent-pending, worry-free system to cut skimmers into fiberglass pools with a common, affordable hole-saw. This new round skimmer saves time, money and requires far less skill than is required for traditional cutting of rectangular skimmers. The simple geometry of the hole makes it possible for…