As the year comes to a close, we take a look back at some of the top stories on www.pumper.com. If you missed any of these, now is your chance to catch up. Enjoy this look back at 2024.
10. 7 Business Books Every Leader Should Read
When you’re running a small business, it may be difficult to find the time or the bandwidth to sit down with a good book. But it’s worth the effort, because business books can provide you with new avenues for enhancing or optimizing your current operations.
9. Why Job Training Is Crucial at Every Level of Your Business
The complexity of your work underscores the need for comprehensive job training at every level of employment. Ensuring that all employees, from entry-level laborers to managers, receive appropriate training enhances productivity and fosters a safer, more efficient work environment.
8. Why Financial Literacy Programs Are the New Must-Have Employee Benefit
This article explores how offering financial literacy guidance is a highly impactful way for your business to support employee morale and productivity. Reducing financial stress helps employees focus better at work and improves overall well-being.
7. 5 Action Steps to Get Peak Performance From Employees
Effective leadership isn't about grand speeches or heroic acts. True inspiration stems from daily practices that show care, provide meaning and offer opportunities for growth. Leaders who connect on a deep emotional level motivate others to exceed expectations.
6. Use Role-Playing to Boost Sales for Your Septic Services Business
In the competitive septic industry, technical expertise is just one part of success. Role-playing in sales training helps employees hone their communication, customer relationship and upselling skills, preparing them to handle real-world scenarios.
5. Adapting Your Business to Changing Cannabis Laws
As cannabis becomes more widely legalized, traditional drug tests may no longer be effective in identifying impairment. Employers should consider adopting policies to address cannabis consumption similarly to alcohol, focusing on employee safety and compliance with state laws.
4. Texas Pumper Customizes Vacuum Trucks for Maximum Productivity
Ray Purcell, co-owner of Dumas Pumping Service, customizes his septic trucks for maximum productivity. With large tanks and powerful vacuum pumps, the trucks enable faster loading and unloading, minimizing downtime and improving service efficiency.
3. Rules and Regs: Colorado House Blocks Recreational Rental Exemptions Bill
Cracking the top three this year was an article from our monthly Rules & Regulations series. This entry led with a story about a Colorado bill that offers regulatory exemptions for recreational short-term rental properties in unincorporated areas.
2. Why Sewer Gas Odor Increases After Replacing a Septic System
Replacing a failing system can lead to increased sewer gas odors if venting issues exist. In this article, learn how properly functioning systems allow for air movement, and how newly installed systems may expose these venting shortcomings, causing odors that weren’t noticeable before the replacement.
1. Speak Up and Stay Safe — Your Question Could Save a Life
It’s encouraging to see that our readers keep safety top of mind. In this year’s No. 1 article, we explore how asking questions is crucial for safety. Encouraging open communication about potential hazards and procedures helps prevent accidents and ensures better protection for everyone on the team.
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