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Joe Procopio may have a successful septic business, but his two company expansions — which both have proven advantageous — came about...

When you first launch a business, it’s usually pretty easy to keep up with your customer list. As the business grows and the...

Something I've mentioned in passing before in articles is how important it is for an installer to take good care of any surveying equipment:...

Lots of portable restroom operators develop sidelines that tie in with their main service, such as portable lighting, office trailers or fencing....

When a child opens the door to a portable restroom at a local festival in Québec, he or she might see a...

Times may have changed since Nathan Hill’s grandfather started what is now known as Schulteis Pumping in Slinger, Wisconsin, in 1966. But...

Guidance from a seasoned financial adviser can be invaluable to anyone embarking on a new journey — whether that’s saving for retirement,...

In the septic system installation business, the ability to think outside the box and embrace new ideas is one of the secrets...

Entry 288452We've been running our family plumbing business for about seven years. During that time, our definition of “success” has shifted dramatically.At...

Phil Chiarella, 42, is a hybrid in the pumping business. He’s a portable restroom operator, but as a member of the fourth...

Entry 288488Each year, the National Association of Wastewater Technicians — a group dedicated to the sanitary liquid waste management industry — offers...

Rebecca Burke — one of the winners of the 2019 National Association of Wastewater Technicians Hapchuk Scholarships — has seen a decade...

Whether it’s responding to a hurricane or furnishing supplies for the perfect wedding, the Service Group of Louisiana in Lafayette, Louisiana, has...

There’s no question that online customer reviews should be an essential part of any pumper's marketing efforts. In fact, experts say that...

“My primary truck needs to be new.” Chad Johnson, owner of G&L Septic in St. Charles, Illinois, speaks highly of his 2018 International...

Heavy rainfall and rapid snowmelt in mid-March triggered catastrophic flooding in Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska and Missouri, forcing thousands of people from their...

Chloride levels in Minnesota surface water and groundwater resources are increasing, and maximizing efficiency of commercial water softening can reduce chloride discharge...

As a small-business owner, it’s natural to sometimes feel daunted. No matter how hard you try, you may never be able to...

If you have a customer who would like to open up a spa or is already offering spa services and is served...