If you have your finger on the pulse of the American workplace, you’ve doubtless heard the term “quiet quitting.” To call it...
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Quiet Quitting: What Is It and What Does a Business Owner Need to Know?
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Satellite Industries Conference Offers Support for Female Pumpers
For Luanne Howland, co-owner of Apple Valley Pumping in East Wenatchee, Washington, being a woman in a male-dominated industry isn’t that big...
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Let’s Teach How to Extend the Life of Onsite Systems
Name and title or job description: Mike Sample. I’m the owner and president of Sample Excavating. I’m also a service technician for...
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Corporate Tax Analysis is Helpful In a Challenging Economy
Corporate taxes take a big bite out of small businesses. With today’s high inflation rates and the threat of an economic recession,...
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Case Study: Office Technology and Software
Restroom trailer operator uses QR codes to manage services by remote teams
Problem: Stahla Services offers luxury restroom and shower trailers to customers throughout...
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Product Focus: Office Technology and Software
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AllyProSmall companies shouldn’t have to pay for enterprise-type software and mid-sized companies typically find themselves too big to be small, but...
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You’ve Decided to Dive Into Social Media Advertising. What Now?
It’s baffling to think that Facebook was once just a social networking site for Harvard University students. As of 2021, it boasted...
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Make It Better
When Luanne and Greg Howland bought Apple Valley Pumping in 2018, they acquired a well-established business that was founded decades ago in...
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Starting a New Business? You Need the Big 4
Got a big idea for a new business? Well then, you need the Big 4: an accountant, insurance agent, attorney and banker. A...
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App Connecting Skilled Workers With Employers Gets an Upgrade
BoomNation, which connects tradespeople with employers who are looking for a better way to engage with and hire qualified skilled workers and...
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4 Ways to Minimize Downtime at Your Pumping Business
Entry 285699You’ve heard the old saying “time is money.” Certainly, business owners strive to use their time wisely and productively, serving clients,...
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How to Get the Next Generation Involved in the Family Business
Triple C Sand & Gravel of Baker City, Oregon, has been a family business for generations, says Dawson Vanderwiele, family member and equipment operator....
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A Sexual Harassment Policy Could Head Off a Liability Disaster
Failing to prevent and address sexual harassment on the job can have serious consequences. A Florida septic company learned that lesson in...
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Does the Pumping Stop When the Phone Rings?
Jeff Logan describes his office staff as the heartbeat of his business. From making the pivotal first contact with a customer to...
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Apply a Strategic Approach If Your Business Is Sued
As a small-business owner, getting sued is pretty much the last thing you want. Nevertheless, you should be prepared for it.
Businesses can...
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Protect Your Pumping Business From Future Threats With a Succession Plan
Construction is a risky business where passionate entrepreneurs often find success. A lot of focus is on completing the projects at hand,...
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Learning How to Become a Better Team
My daughter was listening to music the other day and a song came on by Miranda Lambert called “The House that Built...