According to Jeff Kuras, the kids are all right. Kuras, the founder of Team Kuras in Port Clinton, Ohio, says he marvels...
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Key Principles for Good Cash Flow Management
Without good cash flow, it can be difficult to take care of business essentials such as paying employees and subcontractors, purchasing materials or...
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How to Navigate Challenging Business Relationships
One of your employees is acting weird. Typically personable and engaged, this guy suddenly seems distant and distracted.
As the odd behavior adds...
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Happy Employees Work Harder and Stay Longer, Says Manitoba Pumper
Steve Moon, owner of King’s Services in Headingley, Manitoba, Canada, knows working in the portable restroom and septic service industries isn’t the...
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3 Ways to Increase Pumping Revenue by Texting
Entry 287593Wouldn’t you love an “easy button” you could press to magically grow your revenue? Magic buttons don’t exist, but the next...
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Your Employee Just Asked for a Raise. What’s Next?
Years ago, I got fired over problems that arose regarding an employee’s raise. So I may care a little more about what...
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Indiana Pumper Infuses Business With Inspiration, Faith
“Have a blessed day.”
That’s something Matthew Moseng of Norway Septic tries to say to customers every day. It’s a phrase that exemplifies...
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Seemingly Good Short-Term Business Decisions Can Have Long-Term Negative Effects
If you’re like a lot of business owners, when you first started your company, you said yes to just about every job....
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Are Service Contracts the Way of the Future for Wastewater Services?
The ongoing inspection and maintenance of septic systems, grease traps, drains and plumbing fixtures can provide contractors with a worthwhile supplemental income....
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How Efficient Are You at the Job Site?
Time is money, so finding ways to make every minute count on the job site can go a long way in enhancing...
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6 Tips for Building Better Business Relationships
Relationships matter — not just in your personal life, but in your business life, too. To start with the obvious point, long-term...
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Team Building and Togetherness Are Core Strategies for This Pumper
Many business owners talk about their employees being part of the family. But they might not go as far as Chris Lanoue,...
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The Pros and Cons of Field Service Management Software
There is an app for everything, including your septic services or portable restroom business. Field service management (FSM) software is practically a one-stop...
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How to Apply Leasing Structures to Reduce Equipment Ownership Cost
Does it make more sense to own or lease equipment? Thanks to some newer and more innovative leasing structures, that question is becoming easier...
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Your Guide to Understanding the New W-4
One of the most recent implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the complete overhaul of the W-4 form. With...
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Why Your Employees Aren’t Performing and What You Can Do About It
I can’t believe we spent a huge amount on customer-service training, and our staff still doesn’t consistently give great service. What a waste!
We...
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7 Reasons to Put Golden Handcuffs on Your Best Employees
High-performing employees are often the most valuable assets in a company. Customers, products, technology, inventory and many other assets come and go....












