The media has had a lot to say about the bad weather earlier this year and tough economic data. My fear is the worrisome news could lead you to conclude that the business cycle is weakening underneath you and that it is time to hoard cash and say “no” to new initiatives. The reality is that the economy and your future are looking good through the middle of the year with only a slower rate of growth likely in the U.S., and in residential plumbing trades, later this year and into 2015. The commercial construction sector promises increased opportunities through the rest of this year and into 2015.