Business & Technology

According to Jeff Kuras, the kids are all right. Kuras, the founder of Team Kuras in Port Clinton, Ohio, says he marvels...

Without good cash flow, it can be difficult to take care of business essentials such as paying employees and subcontractors, purchasing materials or...

One of your employees is acting weird. Typically personable and engaged, this guy suddenly seems distant and distracted. As the odd behavior adds...

Steve Moon, owner of King’s Services in Headingley, Manitoba, Canada, knows working in the portable restroom and septic service industries isn’t the...

Entry 287593Wouldn’t you love an “easy button” you could press to magically grow your revenue? Magic buttons don’t exist, but the next...

Years ago, I got fired over problems that arose regarding an employee’s raise. So I may care a little more about what...

“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...

If you’re like a lot of business owners, when you first started your company, you said yes to just about every job....

The ongoing inspection and maintenance of septic systems, grease traps, drains and plumbing fixtures can provide contractors with a worthwhile supplemental income....

Time is money, so finding ways to make every minute count on the job site can go a long way in enhancing...

Relationships matter — not just in your personal life, but in your business life, too. To start with the obvious point, long-term...

Many business owners talk about their employees being part of the family. But they might not go as far as Chris Lanoue,...

There is an app for everything, including your septic services or portable restroom business. Field service management (FSM) software is practically a one-stop...

Does it make more sense to own or lease equipment? Thanks to some newer and more innovative leasing structures, that question is becoming easier...

One of the most recent implications of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is the complete overhaul of the W-4 form. With...

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...

High-performing employees are often the most valuable assets in a company. Customers, products, technology, inventory and many other assets come and go....