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Financial calculators can help you crunch the numbers when making buying or borrowing decisions. But the numbers are not the whole story.

Nearly 150 people attended the National Association of Wastewater Transporters NAWT’s 5th Annual Waste Treatment Symposium hosted by Dave Hapchuk at Hapchuk Inc. in Washington, Pa.

The contractor profiles this month remind me about the importance of family in keeping many pumping businesses chugging along.

If you want to succeed in the small business game, you need to set specific targets and give workers incentives to hit them

When it’s time to incorporate, the S corporation offers a number of advantages — and raises a few caution flags, too

October is the perfect month to start planning a trip to Louisville, Ky., for the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International March 2-5, 2011.

Faced with a problem customer, a pumper looks for an efficient way to track usage of a failing septic system

Land application restrictions, low-ball competition and lax inspection and pumping regulations are among threats to business building

The redesigned, heavy-duty Conde ProVac portable vacuum and pumping service unit from Westmoor Ltd. offers pumpers more convenient operation, thanks to features like an integrated hose rack, a 25-foot retractable electric cord and a relocated suction-hose connection.

After 25 years in the industry, Wisconsin pumper David Miller figured he was moving toward retirement. Then an energetic assistant came along and ramped up his enthusiasm for the business.

Busy Indiana father and sons team at Stone Excavating keeps moving forward to educate customers and keep pace with industry advances

Rajeev Kher utilizes American cleanliness standards and top industry technology to encourage portable restroom usage in a new frontier

As of July, the state septic code required all 2.6 million onsite systems to be inspected and pumped every five years.

Concrete septic tank construction practices are the key to avoiding hydrogen sulfide deterioration

When it comes time to update your pumping or other work truck fleet, cab and chassis manufacturers offer a variety of rigs to keep you rolling down the road

Walker Group Names Miller VP-Sales and Marketing; Nature’s Calling Acquires Fenn-Vac; McKee Launches Explorer Line Web Site; Mi-T-M Launches Product Web Site; SJE-Rhombus Hosts HD Supply, Snider; Wastequip Expands Leadership Team, Names Dealer; Vanair Launches Web Site

Featured products of October

Are you a septic service contractor who visits the Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International every year and finds yourself gravitating toward the displays of combination trucks?

It’s hanging onto the wrong person in the wrong job for too long

Writer Says Ventilation Eases Deterioration; Writer Elaborates on Concrete Deterioration