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Entries Tagged Business Ownership

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From Employee to Owner: Buying the Onsite Company I’ve Worked at for Decades

Our columnist shares the experience of purchasing his business, and some factors for other potential buyers to consider
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SOPs for Onsite Companies: A Tool for Efficient Growth

Do not underestimate the power of systems for the purpose of streamlining your business
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5 Action Steps to Get Peak Performance From Employees

Inspirational leadership doesn’t require heroic acts or motivational speeches
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What Downtime? Maximizing Winter Hours for Your Onsite Business

There is plenty of important — and profitable — work to be done during the winter months
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Take Advantage of the Benefits of AI

Rather than fear AI, service businesses can embrace its most useful features to enhance customer service
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Overcoming Number Phobia: A Guide for Business Owners

It’s crucial to have a clear understanding of the financial numbers and other data for your business and what they mean, and you don’t need an accounting degree to do so
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Adding Services Adds to Your Customer Base and the Bottom Line

Diversifying can help your septic services business reach additional customers looking for other services
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Think Rightsizing Rather Than Downsizing for Your Business

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The Power of Your State Onsite Association

6 Mistakes Contractors Make When Selling Their Business

6 Mistakes Contractors Make When Selling Their Business

If you’ve decided it’s time to move on from your company, be sure you’re not making any of these miscues that can affect how much value you get out of a sale
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Above All Sanitation Is a Multigenerational Family Affair

After years working in and out of the pumping industry, an Oregon family has settled into a full-service wastewater business for good.
Can You Put an Accurate Value on Your Business?

Can You Put an Accurate Value on Your Business?

Determining how much your company is worth is complicated and often unnecessary. But you can use these tools to get a rough estimate for peace of mind.
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Texas Wastewater Pros Seek Effective Balance of Industry Regulations

A serious approach to rules and a boost in professionalism are on the top of the list for gaining more respect for Lone Star State pumpers and installers.
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Even to a Technology Titan, Back to the Basics is the Rule

Follow these commonsense tips to network, grow and innovate through your pumping business.