(BPT) - At The Home Depot, the goal is to be a one-stop shop that helps Pros manage and grow their business — but running a business means fueling the teams behind it.
A Pro's workday doesn't start in the lumber aisle. It starts at 5:00 a.m. with a full tank of gas and a coffee on the road. It hits its stride during a working lunch on the back of a tailgate. It demands gear that can tackle the toughest job site. It wraps up with back-office tasks like invoicing and payroll.
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