Editorial Be a Miser with Expenses, a Hog with Savings Follow this common sense approach to running your business and do a better job of weathering the next recession September 30, 2008
Editorial Pacific Natural Energy Corp. Bio-Box The Bio-Box biodiesel fuel factory from Pacific Natural Energy Corp. enables pumpers to economically make fuel from things they’d normally pay to dispose of like grease-trap waste and waste fryer grease. September 30, 2008
Editorial Proper Venting Eliminates Odors When customers complain about a whiff of rotten eggs caused by the septic system, a quick fix usually takes care of the problem September 30, 2008
Editorial Virginia Adds Mandatory Maintenance and Onsite System Evaluator and Designer Credentials Virginia law requiring mandatory maintenance for all alternative onsite systems goes into effect July 1, 2009 September 30, 2008
Editorial In Good Hands Valuable life lessons and understanding of the business resulted in an orderly family ownership transition for Old Pueblo Septic and Drain Service September 30, 2008
Editorial Mind Your Lugnuts Picking the right truck for the job and maintaining it carefully will keep a pumper’s job going smoothly September 30, 2008
Editorial Pain at the Pump Supply and demand issues have turned fuel prices upside down in recent months as traditionally economical diesel has trumped gasoline September 30, 2008
Editorial Endless Billing The tank has been pumped. The bill has been sent. A poster wonders what to do when a customer refuses to pay. September 30, 2008
Editorial Take Charge — Become a Responsible Management Entity The Water Environment Research Foundation, or WERF, funded research that identified business characteristics common among 15 successful Responsible Management Entities, or RMEs. September 30, 2008
Editorial It’s a Dirty Job ... The pumpers at Evans Septic Tank Service show they’re proud to serve the North Dakota State Fair September 30, 2008
Editorial Industry News - September 2008 Federal Signal Expands Guzzler, Vactor Facilities; Infiltrator Installs ENGEL Injection Molding Machine August 31, 2008
Editorial Industrial Customers: Can They Help You Clean Up in a Tough Economy? A year ago, in the September issue of Pumper, I suggested adding industrial vacuum loading services for contractors whose traditional residential work was slowing along with the economy. August 31, 2008
Editorial Till Death … Or Liquidation of Assets Enhanced communication skills and adept planning are required for couples who want to succeed at both marriage and business August 31, 2008
Editorial A Good Time to Buy? The Economic Stimulus Act of 2008 may provide sound reasons for moving planned purchases of major equipment into 2008 August 31, 2008
Editorial Louisiana Pumper Survives Bayou Plunge An ordinary morning pumping septic tanks ended in an amazing survival story for Bruce Crank, owner of Bayou Septic Tank Service in Shreveport, La. August 31, 2008
Editorial Turn on a Dime Pumpers from New Jersey’s Russell Reid/Mr. John test proficient driving skills at company truck rodeo August 31, 2008
Editorial Retirement Accounts are Part of an Employee Retention Plan These simple truths are why many financial planners recommend tax-advantaged accounts and investments, and a major reason why your company should join the National Association of Wastewater Transporters Inc. association 401(k) plan. August 31, 2008