Inside the October 2010 Issue of Pumper
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The Rolling Stones
Cover Story
Busy Indiana father and sons team at Stone Excavating keeps moving forward to educate customers and keep pace with industry advances
For These Pumpers, Family Matters
Reading Between the Lines
The contractor profiles this month remind me about the importance of family in keeping many pumping businesses chugging along.
Don’t Stray From Path to Success
Building the Business
If you want to succeed in the small business game, you need to set specific targets and give workers incentives to hit them
The ‘S’ Has It
Money Manager
When it’s time to incorporate, the S corporation offers a number of advantages — and raises a few caution flags, too
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NAWT
October is the perfect month to start planning a trip to Louisville, Ky., for the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International March 2-5, 2011.
Meter Reader
Overheard Online
Faced with a problem customer, a pumper looks for an efficient way to track usage of a failing septic system
Blocking Your Path to Profitability
Reader Pipelines
Land application restrictions, low-ball competition and lax inspection and pumping regulations are among threats to business building
Conde ProVac Services Grease Traps, Hard to Reach Restrooms
Product Spotlight
The redesigned, heavy-duty Conde ProVac portable vacuum and pumping service unit from Westmoor Ltd. offers pumpers more convenient operation, thanks to features like an integrated hose rack, a 25-foot retractable electric cord and a relocated suction-hose connection.
A Youthful Outlook
Profile
After 25 years in the industry, Wisconsin pumper David Miller figured he was moving toward retirement. Then an energetic assistant came along and ramped up his enthusiasm for the business.
Promoting Portable Sanitation in India
Interview
Rajeev Kher utilizes American cleanliness standards and top industry technology to encourage portable restroom usage in a new frontier
Tighter Restrictions, Looming Spreading Ban Worry Florida Officials
Rules and Regs
As of July, the state septic code required all 2.6 million onsite systems to be inspected and pumped every five years.
Tank Troubles?
Septic System Answer Man
Concrete septic tank construction practices are the key to avoiding hydrogen sulfide deterioration
Ready for Duty
Special Feature
When it comes time to update your pumping or other work truck fleet, cab and chassis manufacturers offer a variety of rigs to keep you rolling down the road
Industry News - October 2010
Industry News
Walker Group Names Miller VP-Sales and Marketing; Nature’s Calling Acquires Fenn-Vac; McKee Launches Explorer Line Web Site; Mi-T-M Launches Product Web Site; SJE-Rhombus Hosts HD Supply, Snider; Wastequip Expands Leadership Team, Names Dealer; Vanair Launches Web Site
Product News - October 2010
Product News
Featured products of October