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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...
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Industry News - August 2022
Justin Pecoroni joins Franklin Electric
Franklin Electric welcomed Justin Pecoroni to its industrial and engineered systems business unit. In his new role as...
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Classy Truck of the Month: August 2022
Rick Hall added an all-white 2017 Peterbilt 389 with a 5,000-gallon steel waste tank previously used to haul brine water in the...
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We Could Use Speedier Site Inspections in Virginia
Name and title or job description: Valentino Garcia, chief executive officer and co-founder along with my father Greg Garcia, brother Rudy Garcia and...
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Excess Equipment Sitting in the Yard? It’s Time to Sell!
Do you have outdated septic trucks or other equipment taking up valuable space in your shop? Do you own equipment no longer...
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Hello, Goodbye! Learning the Ins and Outs of Business Email Greetings
Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson sent me an email a few years back. I had published an article about the time he gave...









