General

Federal cellphone ban for commercial drivers carries hefty fines and stricter CDL rules likely will be adopted at the state level

Quick thinking, effective communication with regulators and having two technicians on the truck can minimize the impact of a pumping mishap

As lawyers’ fees and lost time pile up, there are no winners in a legal dispute. Take these steps to lawsuit-proof your business.

Washington State homeowners organize backyard Septic Socials to spread the word about proper onsite system maintenance

Brightly colored branding efforts and an emphasis on customer education help Indiana’s Sunset Septic build a big fan base

Duckpins, ball & biscuit and the Black Market all bring a bit of the past to present Indy hot spots

Red-hot country singer and authentic American success story Rodney Atkins will “cut loose and have fun” at the Pumper & Cleaner Expo

This writer is fed up with competitors who lower their prices down, down and down again to take away his business

SCORE, SBDC provide valuable financial advice and business planning services to small company owners

Breakfast Roundtable Discussions give business owners and managers a chance to network with peers and share ideas on a host of topics

Some fourth-quarter wise buys for the crew at work may also pay off big at tax time

With the ever-changing landscape for small business marketing, posters continue to chime in with ideas about dumping the phone book and rushing to the Internet