PcPools Reports Increase in "Staycations" for Small Business Owners

St. Paul, MN, June 16, 2011 --(PR.com)-- PcPools, one of America’s leading direct marketers of above ground pools and pool supplies for residential and commercial pool owners reports that, according to the 2011 Business Vacation Monitor, only 46% of US small business owners plan on taking a summer vacation this year. This number has declined significantly in recent years and is leading to a continued vacation trend called a "Staycation."

Marketing Director Ted Robinson had this to say, "For small business owners, like all Americans, taking a week long family vacation is a luxury that's simply not always feasible. Increased travel costs and the rise in gas prices make it harder than ever to take a week off. Additionally, pressure on small business owners to turn a profit is higher than ever, making it difficult to simply drop everything and leave their business for a week."

Robinson continued, "This increased demand at work has put stress on the American small business owner and has lead to an increase in 'Staycations.' The premise behind a Staycation is to allow a homeowner to escape the rigors of the day by setting up a vacation in their own backyard by buying an above ground pool. The affordability combined with the increased leisure time spent with ones family is leading to more small business owners taking the Staycation route with an above ground pool. Due to this, we at PcPools anticipate to see a continued increase in above ground pools setups for some time."

About PcPools

PcPools is one of America’s leading multi-channel direct marketers of swimming pool supplies and equipment to the residential and commercial swimming pool markets in the United States. Founded in 2000 by a leading executive in the pool supplies industry, it has since been dedicated to providing residential and commercial pool owners with high quality swimming pool supplies and equipment at warehouse direct prices. Pc Pools product line includes above ground pools, automatic pool cleaners, pool liners, pool heaters, pool chemicals, pool covers and accessories, all of which are sold through catalog and internet channels. Pc Pools’ strong relationship with leading pool supplies manufacturers and distributors creates a truly unique product offering of quality and value for its customers.

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For additional information please contact:

Ted Robinson
Marketing Director
PcPools
877-727-6657

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