So you finally hired a new employee. Do you have a training plan in place?
Training is such a critical element that if...
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How to Prepare Your Business for Tax Day in 2024
The beginning of the 2023 tax filing season was Jan. 29, so now is the time to get a start on preparing filing...
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Know Your Legal Obligations Before Hiring an Intern
Internships give the next generation of workers hands-on experience in the field, and also secures future workers for companies already dealing with...
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You Have a Negative Nellie on Your Team. What Now?
Few workplaces are total negativity-free zones. Even the best places to work can suffer from the occasional corrosive effects generated by drama...
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Keep Your Employees Safe in the Heat With Hydration Drinks
In physically demanding jobs like construction, hydration is essential to not only worker productivity but also safety. This is especially the case...
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8 Ways for Business Owners to Disconnect During Vacation
In order for business owners to succeed over the long haul, staving off premature burnout and exhaustion, it’s critical to take some...
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Think Rightsizing Rather Than Downsizing for Your Business
During seasons of economic uncertainty, business owners must sometimes make difficult decisions about their workforce. In some cases, this might mean putting...
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The Difference Between Employee and Employer: Free Time for Family
Mark Chase spent 32 years as a refuse truck driver for a large company in Phoenix with a relentless focus on the...
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Celebrating 50 Years Poking Around in Septic Systems
Have you ever stood in the field looking at a system and said to yourself, I can’t believe what I am looking...
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Making the Most of Virtual Meetups With Your Crew
The world rapidly adopted virtual meetings, but many small business leaders struggle while attempting to translate the in-person experience to an online...
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Passing the Baton: Secure Your Business’s Future With a Succession Strategy
As the septic pumping industry continues to advance, the key to long-term success lies in preparing the next generation of leaders. Three...
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Protect Your Business From Equipment Theft With These 8 Tips
Construction equipment theft is everywhere, and if your business hasn’t been a victim yet, it likely will be. Nearly 1,000 pieces of...
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My Name is Earl
As a water sports enthusiast, Gavin Earl had an ideal job running water activities — fishing and boat charters, kayaking trips, sailing...
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Pumping Is a Family Affair for This Successful Indiana Wastewater Company
One of the things customers can count on when they call Lappin Septic Service in Lakeville, Indiana, is help from someone who...


















