Business & Technology

Ever have a day so slow you called your own business just to make sure the phone was working? Meanwhile, when you’re...

There’s no denying it any longer. Whether your current truck is on its last legs or you’re looking to add a new...

You're bound to face competition running a septic pumping business. In fact, you probably had competitors in your market as soon as...

This young business owner has the right blueprint for growth. After buying King’s Sanitary Service in Bristolville, Ohio, at age 21, Rex...

We’re texting all the time. Sending a text is more timely than sending an email, yet feels less intrusive than calling someone....

Getting enough funds together to afford all the equipment and trucks you need to start or grow your business can be nearly...

It sounds like a simple question.If you’re running a small business, what’s the best way to spend your money? What percentage of...

There’s a specific starting point if you’re looking to grow your business. Skip it and any growth efforts will be minimized, or...

Why do employees always quit at the worst possible times? It's the busiest time of the year, the phone continually rings, and...

Earlier this year, I had the privilege of hosting a seminar called “Know Your Role in SEO” (search engine optimization) at the...

Few small-business owners enjoy the comforts of total consistency. Usually, business comes in cycles. You’ll have periods where you’re extremely busy and it’s...

You have probably done many interviews at this point in your career. You post a job ad, find a handful of good...

Can you believe this year is already past the halfway point? Before you know it, you’ll be filing 2017 tax returns. Rather...

Doing the dirty work as a pumper isn’t easy, and it can be a thankless job at times. That’s part of the...

We’ve all done it: downloaded a new app on a smartphone, added new software to a laptop, or purchased something online with...

Richard and Lynn Gillespie have been busy the past 10 years. Since the last time Pumper magazine spoke to them, they’ve added trucks, employees...

When you’re thinking about how to market your septic services business, you may first think about traditional media sources like print, radio...