Inside the January 2009 Issue

January 2009 Cover

Features

Building the Business: When Good Service Goes Bad

Extra customer service touches are usually appreciated, but you need to know how to execute them with care

Expo Preview: Two Great Acts ... Go Great Together

Saturday Evening Jam headliner Montgomery Gentry will play a slew of hard-driving country hits, while opening act 38 Special will bring memorable ’80s rock licks

Cover Story: The Rural Route

Melding old-fashioned customer service and careful diversification, Bailey’s Septic Services celebrates four generations serving customers in Pennsylvania Dutch country

Reading Between the Lines: Stay Tuned for Big 10 Survey Results

In the November 2008 issue of Pumper, we included the first Big 10 Pumper Survey and asked readers to go online and answer a short list of questions about their businesses.

Overheard Online: Extend Your Reach

Start your year with a marketing push that will help add loyal customers, even in a challenging economy

Profile: Born to Pump

From the first time he jumped in his dad’s vacuum truck at age 12, Bob Storms has been living his dream job

Rules and Regs: Alberta Group Considers Regional Association

The Alberta Onsite Wastewater Management Association board of directors is examining the feasibility of forming the Western Canada Onsite Wastewater Management Association.

Columns

Reader Pipelines: The Big Show

How often do you attend the Pumper & Cleaner Expo, and what keeps you coming back?

NAWT: NAWT News

In-house Training Opportunities Improve Customer Service

Money Manager: In Turbulent Times

A troubled period in the stock market is no time for rash decisions. The basic rules of sound, long-term investing apply now more than ever.

Classy Trucks: Classy Truck of January

This month we feature Lamoureux Pumping

After Hours: Cattle Call

In his spare time, pumper Robb Barnes produces healthy eggs and beef in western Oregon

Association News: Association News

News, Training & Education and Calendar of Events

Septic System Answer Man: A Dead Zone?

Reports from readers seem to indicate a rise in septic tanks devoid of proper bacterial action

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