Editorial Articles

A clever ad campaign, a nifty logo and tracking effective marketing drive a diverse and profitable business for Sweet Pea Sewer & Septic

When her father was taken away at a young age, Mandie Hagan stepped up to help her mom run the family pumping business

Fluctuating fuel costs and tightening onsite system restrictions are among the challenges pumpers see the industry facing in 2009

You might not like dealing with a buried lid, but you have to think about digging lids as a profit center … and a chance to sell additional services

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Your cash reserves don’t have to sit idle. With a little planning, you can put these dollars to work earning more for your business.

It’s the smallest workplace gestures that make the biggest difference in employee morale

For 2008 Classy Truck of the Year winner Colin Deems, a flashy rig is a pumper’s best calling card

News, Training & Education and Calendar of Events

Georgia waste hauler Rodney Upton preaches more than effective septic system maintenance. He’s studying for a second career in the ministry.

This month we feature Lamoureux Pumping

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In-house Training Opportunities Improve Customer Service