Business & Technology

Most business professionals know that follow-up is important, but few are masters of it. Sure, they may leave one or two voicemails...

Here at Pumper we pride ourselves on sharing valuable business advice we hear from septic service pros, small business experts and industry...

Excellent service is the key to operating any type of business. It’s especially important in the septic industry as you’re dealing firsthand...

The phrase “pain at the pump” has become almost a mantra for everyone in the 21st century, with gasoline and diesel prices...

The Fourth of July weekend is often the first really busy weekend in the portable sanitation business calendar. Fireworks shows, parades and...

If you’ve ever placed an order for a hamburger at a fast-food drive-thru window, you were likely asked, “Would you like fries...

When weather strikes, it can be sudden, unexpected and unique to a particular locale. No matter where your fleet roams, there it...

I recently ran a Google search for portable restroom companies in my area to see which of the local contractors would pop...

FLO-CORP announces the release of the Guardian 2000, a wireless monitor that transmits data using cell towers and/or satellites, along with pinpoint...

In April, the Oregon Waste Water Association held its annual conference and as the conference chair I had several opportunities to address...

Breaking into the social media world can be difficult for septic pumping companies established before the Internet boom. That’s why Barnes Sewer...

As the owner of a 25-year-old business, I’ve learned the ins and outs of growing a company from the bottom up. Here...

If you think of your business as providing a service more than selling products to a customer, you might not think much...

You very likely sign contracts in the course of doing business. You may need contracts, for example, to buy or sell goods...

One dreaded statement from a prospective customer could make a salesperson turn pale. “Is this your best deal?” Or “I’ve talked to...

It stands to reason that a broader professional skill set will yield more revenue from more customers – and better yet –...

NexTraq, a GPS fleet and asset tracking solutions company, announced the latest report to be added to its comprehensive solution, the Driver...