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Save Time Digging Up Lids and Use a Mini-excavator
In 1988, when a drought in Columbus, Indiana, forced Richard Snyder to find work to supplement his agriculture-related drainage business, he put...
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How to Find Tanks on the Most Challenging Properties
When Zack Ray worked for a septic system service company in Texas, he noted that most customers’ tanks had risers. Now, as...
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Leading by Example: Good Employees Are Good Mentors
Greg Borchert of Mr. John in Pittsburgh is a guy who goes above and beyond for the company’s customers.
“I just believe it’s...
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Seven Strategies for Prompt Payments
As the owner of a septic services business, you need your customers to pay you — the sooner the better. Your cash...
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Using Honest Septic Inspections as a Launch Pad for More Work
Every septic tank inspection is important to Tim Hack, co-owner of Tidy Tim’s, a septic tank and portable restroom operator in Mount...
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Pumper Modifies Tank to Work With Hooklift Trucks
After purchasing a trash container business in 2016, Chad Werab discovered how handy a hooklift truck can be for a variety of...
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Should You Pay for Customer Leads?
Entry 288739When, if ever, should you pay for a customer lead?
There is certainly no shortage of lead-generating services out there — all...
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Don't Miss Out — Capitalize on Opportunities for Additional Site Work
Septic work remains the backbone of Miene Septic Service, but the company’s willingness to improvise has opened the door to new opportunities....
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5 Ways You Can Benefit From Centralized Fleet Management Software
Managing a fleet of vacuum trucks is complicated, and staying on top of maintenance, scheduling, personnel, and billing is stressful. That’s why...
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Classy Clothes and Cleanliness Built This Pumper's Excellent Reputation
Raymond Harris prides himself on taking a professional approach to running his septic pumping business, Sunshine Septic, based in Springfield, Tennessee. Whether...
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In-House Truck Maintenance Is a Game-Changer for This Maine Company
Keeping their trucks shipshape is a priority for Nadeau Pelletier Sewer Services of Frenchville, Maine, and that’s why they choose to do...
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How Sharp Trucks Boost Word-of-Mouth Business
“We started with a little truck that held 1,000 gallons.”
Jim Ehde has come a long way in just six...
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Finding Ways to Give Back to Your Community
“We make a living by what we get. But we make a life by what we give.”
Winston Churchill knew what he was...
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Must-Have Mover Helps Pumping Company Take a Load Off
In 2016, Cristine Glass got into the portable restroom business by buying an existing company with her husband, John Ackworth. She immediately...
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Should You Sell Restrooms to Your Customers?
Buying versus renting is an age-old question. Most people prefer to own what they are using. Ownership gives them a feeling of...
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Smith's Keeps It Local When Building Out Pumper Trucks
Smith’s Sanitary Septic Service. Try saying that several times fast. Tongue twister or not, the Hanover, Pennsylvania, company, now in its third...
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Innovative Service to 1984 Olympics Moves Andy Gump Inc. Forward
Rising to meet customers’ needs has been a priority of Andy Gump Inc. in Santa Clarita, California, since Massena “Andy” Gump bought...
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Northern Pumpers Bid Farewell to Winter Woes
As the winter of 2017-2018 comes to an end, let’s take a moment to bow our heads in a show of respect...
























