You've heard the phrase, “time is money.” For pumpers, that is often true in a very literal way. They can only serve...
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How Your Potential Customer Base Uses Online Reviews
Most business owners are at least aware of the increasing importance of getting online reviews, but the 2017 BrightLocal Local Consumer Review Survey confirms...
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How to Have Both Freedom and Control as a Business Owner
Entry 288621If you’re like the majority of business owners, you started your own business because you wanted the freedom to do things...
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What Do the Midterm Election Results Mean for Pumpers and Plumbers?
Entry 288624U.S. elections are over for now. That means you either celebrate or lick your wounds, and then everyone gets to work....
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What No One Tells You About Small-Business Ownership
Entry 288627There are plenty of perks to running your own business — the autonomy, the control, the ability to spend your days...
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Vermeer Acquires Vac-Tron Equipment
Vermeer has purchased Vac-Tron Equipment and plans to bring the Florida-based company together with McLaughlin Group, which was purchased by Vermeer in...
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3 Things You Can Learn From Your Competitors’ Reviews
There’s no shortage of competition in this industry, especially for companies working in bigger markets. Sometimes customers have dozens of septic pumping companies...
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How to Take Advantage of Opportunities and Expand Your Pumping Business
One of the most consequential decisions you face as the owner of a septic pumping operation is whether or not you should...
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Industry News: November 2018
Entry 288645Valley Industries names new Comet product managerPete Gustin was named Valley Industries’ new Comet product manager. He will be responsible for...
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Arm Yourself With Insurance Knowledge
Reading through complex insurance policies and understanding what’s covered and what’s not is about as appealing as cleaning a portable restroom with...
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10 Steps to Reversing Horrifying Negative Online Reviews
Entry 288652"The worst customer service experience ever! The pumper arrived an hour late for the appointment and was surly. Stay away!!!”“If you...
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How to Ensure a Smooth Transition for the Sale of Your Business
The road map for selling a small business can be tricky to follow. And reaching your next destination — whether it’s a...
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Here's the Right Way to Respond to a Bad Review
Entry 288655As a business owner, you can’t help but smile when people tell you how much they appreciate your services. By the...
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Industry News: October 2018
Vac-Con launches new interactive siteVac-Con announced it released a new version of its EXPLORE VAC-CON interactive website. It offers 360-degree video tours...
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Divide and Conquer: Making the Most of Small Business Acquisitions
When you purchase another company, your customer base can double overnight. Through careful planning and strategy, you can easily fold these new...
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Dirt-Road Pumpers Dedicated to Diligent Vehicle Maintenance
Martin Ruiz, owner of Septic Control in Phelan, California, tries to project a clean image for his customers, but it’s sometimes difficult...
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What's the Plan for Your Business When You Retire?
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When you started your business, you likely had a lot on your plate. What equipment to buy, how to find work,...






