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Are You Paying Employees the Right Wages?
Your business is growing and it’s clear you’ll need to hire another employee or two by next spring.
Have the wages you’re offering...
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Lake George Water Quality Improves Through Septic System Upgrades
Year after year, organizations fund grant programs to improve water quality by helping people repair or replace failing onsite systems, and a...
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Rally the Troops to Boost Production, Raise Morale
Mike worked for a medium-sized business and went to work every day happy to have a job. But he wasn’t too enthused...
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Smart Acquisitions and an Emphasis on Safety Are a Winning Combo for a Big-Time Grease Hauler
Pumping companies looking to diversify services, as well as generate an additional revenue stream by collecting and recycling grease trap waste, may...
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Weather Trends Point to Need for More Septic System Insulation
Aft the end of last winter season — which did not occur until after April 25 where I live, the last day...
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Weekly Flush: Elderly Woman Conned Into Buying Nonexistent Septic System Replacement
An elderly woman was recently scammed out of $30,000 in Dewey, Arizona, after a man claimed he’d replaced her entire septic system while...
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Preparing Seasonal Septic Systems for Winter
In cold climates, many residences are seasonal. Shutting down a septic system for the winter is a vital task for seasonal homeowners...
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Case Study
Fiberglass grease interceptor offers university long-term solution for managing food waste
Problem: Michigan State University needed to replace deteriorating concrete grease interceptors. Their...
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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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Rules and Regs: Septic Code Bills Stalled in Michigan
In the spring, two bills were introduced into the Michigan Legislature with the intent of establishing a statewide code for onsite wastewater...
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Weekly Flush: Seller Says 'Too Bad' After Homebuyers Find Rotting Septic Tank Under Plywood
A news organization in Cortland Manor, New York, helped pressure listing agents to replace a collapsing septic tank after they brokered the...
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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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Product News: October 2018
Entry 288658Reelcraft Industries cable welding reelsWCH7000 and WCH80001 spring-retractable cable welding reels from Reelcraft Industries are designed for electric welding applications. The...
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Tips for Safe, Effective Jetter Operation
Water jetters can open up lucrative new markets and dramatically improve profitability for savvy, expansion-minded pumpers. But if used incorrectly, these expensive...



















