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Anticipating Safety Inspections
Nick Steiner had his first experience with an OSHA intervention many years ago while working as a shop floor employee. Since then,...
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Sales Skills Go Well Beyond Selling
I asked about 20 business owners and CEOs to name the one skill they feel contributes the most to their success.
What did...
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Growing From Negative Feedback
“You could be doing a better job.”
If you take pride in the effort you put into your job, hearing those words can...
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KGT Septic Services Takes Clean to a New Level
There are clean restrooms. And then there are restrooms cleaned by the team at KG&T Septic & Excavation.
“We take special care to...
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Avoid the Shell Game: Why Transparent Pricing is Key to Customer Trust
In industries like pumping, plumbing and other home service sectors where trust is paramount, few things can generate customer loyalty quicker than...
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Digital Crime: Why Your Business Must Prioritize Cybersecurity
The integration of technology can be seen in almost every aspect of a construction project — from planning to site work and...
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7 Tips for Better Inventory Management
Inventory management isn’t only for retailers and manufacturers. It’s also key for service-based businesses like portable restroom operators and septic pumping companies...
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Writing a Formal Business Plan Creates a Blueprint for Success
John Monroe understands the importance of setting goals.
In 2024, at age 60, he completed his sixth triathlon. Although he fell short of...
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5 Performance Evaluation Red Flags That Are a Sign of an Exceptional Employee
Most leaders can identify great employees. They’re dependable. Proactive. Hardworking. Able to shift seamlessly from leading to following.
Yet they also bring a...
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Why You Should Hire Different Personnel
It’s pretty normal for humans to find comfort in being around those they find similar to themselves. Often, our closest friends are...
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Bernie Noble Keeps On Pumping
Serial entrepreneur Bernie Noble says the worst business decision he ever made was leaving Allen Drain Service to start an excavation business...
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Economic Report Shows Momentum for Home Service Contractors in 2025
Jobber, a leading provider of home service software, recently released its latest Home Service Economic Report: 2024 Review and 2025 Outlook. The...
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Preparing for Unexpected Health Issues
Neal Samson has been the owner/operator of Skunky Pumpers Commercial Septic Tank Services in Riverside, California, since 1984. He knows from personal...
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Protect Your Company From Bad Employees
How much of a negative impact can the bad apples in your organization have? Is having no bad employees a realistic goal?
First things first:...
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How to Master Profit Margins in a Competitive Market
Profit margins. It’s a term that gets thrown around casually in the trades, often treated as a simple, straightforward calculation. Mark up...
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What You Drive Matters
Ross Ambrose is the president of PortaServe, a provider of portable toilets and sanitation services in north-central Florida. He is a big...












