Articles in the November 2007 issue:
Association News
Association News By Scottie Dayton (page 102) Latest News From Florida, Iowa and Ohio.
Building the Business
Combating the Low-Price Argument By Paul Cherry (page 18) When you run up against a cost-sensitive customer, use these techniques to reel them in with effective service and quality products.
Calendar
Calendar of Events (page 102) Industry related events, including workshops and expos, are listed in the calendar.
Classy Trucks
Classy Truck of November (page 114) We feature Clemens Septic Service, Telford, Pa.
Cover Story
Taking on Disposal By Mary Shafer (page 36) Pumpers gather in Pennsylvania to explore emerging solutions to dwindling dumpsite opportunities.
Expo Preview
Just a Redneck from Georgia By Ted J. Rulseh (page 30) Jeff Foxworthy brings his brand of country humor to the stage for the Industry Appreciation Party at the 2008 Pumper & Cleaner Expo.
Industry News
News From Parts Place Inc., Zoeller Pump Co., and United Site Services (page 128) Parts Place Names Campbell National Sales Manager; Zoeller Promotes, Hires Sales Managers; and United Site Services Acquires 11 Companies.
Interview
Point of Sale Inspections Hit Arizona By Scottie Dayton (page 52) Pumpers, real estate agents and homeowners are steadily adapting to the state’s stiffer onsite system rules.
Letters to the Editor
Answer Man comments questioned (page 12) Reader is surprised by column in the August issue.
Lighter Side
Making Headlines By Jim Kneiszel (page 86) Ohio sanitation contractor hits the national news for helping preserve couple’s marital bliss after wedding band falls into portable restroom tank.
Money Manager
The Installment Plan By Fred S. Steingold (page 92) How can you succeed selling your small business over time and rely on the buyer to keep up monthly or annual payments?
NAWT
Second Septage/Grease Trap Waste Symposium Was a Success By Tom Ferrero (page 116) The annual event drew 50% more attendees than last year.
Overheard Online
Learn the Ropes (page 80) Seasoned pumping professionals respond to eager newcomer’s plea for information.
Product Spotlight
Lid Lifter From BigsEasyLift By Ken Wysocky (page 120) Featured this month is Lid Lifter from BigsEasyLift
Profile
Oil & Septic Do Mix By Erik Gunn (page 58) Wisconsin pumper believes waste-oil recycling for use in vehicles and heating plants will drive future growth.
Reader Pipelines
Building the Buzz By Mary Shafer (page 98) Your main task is pumping, but marketing efforts will keep your truck running to the dumpsite.
Reading Between the Lines
Change is Good in Vital Industry By Jim Kneiszel, Editor (page 12) This issue of Pumper is the perfect illustration of dynamic changes coursing through the liquid waste industry.
Rules and Regs
Rhode Island Considering Onsite Rules By Scottie Dayton (page 24) The proposal states that septic tanks must have two compartments...
Septic System Answer Man
Lid Security is Job One By Roger E. Machmeier, Ph.D. (page 108) It’s great to bring septic tank access to the ground surface, but remember that manhole safety comes first.
Special Feature
Refreshing a Septic System By Jim Anderson (page 72) Every homeowner wants to hear that cost-effective remediation will preserve their onsite system ... and sometimes you can deliver the good news.
Training and Education
Training and Education (page 102) Here is a list of available industry related training and educational opportunities.
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