Inside the May 2009 Issue
Features
Building the Business: The ‘Good Habit’ Groove
When small business owners and managers embrace 12 effective management habits, success is sure to follow
Profile: The Road to Retirement
When it comes to financing the golden years, one savvy New England pumper says contractors can’t rely solely on the sale of equipment and a customer list to support a comfortable lifestyle
Reading Between the Lines: The Pumper Survey: We’ve Got the Answers
Surveys like this one can be enlightening for everyone in the industry. They provide a good snapshot of the robustness of a business sector at any given point in time.
Cover Story: SHOVEL READY
Over the years, Wisconsin excavator John Laudolff strengthened his business by taking on new roles as a trusted onsite system installer and pumping professional
Overheard Online: It’s System Upgrade Time
Faced with a saturated drainfield, a poster turns to the pros for a second opinion on a costly proposed retrofit
Special Feature: Is it Time to Quit Talking on the Go?
Efforts to limit use of cell phones while driving are picking up steam. Here’s how some contractors balance mobile communication with the need to drive safely.
Rules and Regs: Florida Regulations Aimed at Fixing Systems, Sewer Hookups
The Springs Protection Bill would create a pilot program featuring Rainbow and Silver Springs to combat their reduced water flow and declining water quality.
Interview: California Regulations a Long Time Coming
Proposed septic system restrictions generate debate across the state. Will their eventual impact reverberate across the United States?
Special Feature: Be a Drainfield Detective
An accurate diagnosis of an onsite system problem can help a homeowner avoid considerable time, expense, and yard and landscaping disruption
