Mike worked for a medium-sized business and went to work every day happy to have a job. But he wasn’t too enthused...
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Rally the Troops to Boost Production, Raise Morale
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‘We Are All Conscientious of Protecting Our Environment for the Future’
Name and title or job description: John Bowen, president
Business name and location: Ken-Way Services of Rice Lake Inc., Rice Lake, Wisconsin
Age:...
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Refine Your Sales Pitch and Land Your Dream Customers
Some salespeople are silly enough to think that if they talk longer, they add more value or get their point across more...
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7 Tips to Capture Momentum Heading Into the Final Quarter of 2018
We are entering the stretch drive of 2018, and for me — and maybe you, too — it’s been a bumpy ride....
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Shop Around for the Best Credit Card Processing Deal
When Sean Dolan switched careers a few years ago and bought Sanitary Pumpers in Eagle River, Alaska, he made one change right...
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Make Better Use of Your Crew, Equipment With Lean Practices
Sometimes a good, long look at how your company is operating, and what you could eliminate, can lead to more business.
Barry Wood,...
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Follow 5 Simple Steps to Grow Your Pumping Business
Small businesses play a vital role in the U.S. economy as incubators for innovation and employment growth. About 97 percent of U.S....
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Do Existing Business Insurance Polices Have You Covered?
The goal of any commercial insurance policy is to protect the golden goose that is your business and keep it laying eggs...
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It’s Time to Sell. Did You Plan Ahead?
The road map for selling a small business can be tricky to follow. And reaching your next destination — whether it’s a...
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This Tennessee Pumper Refuses to Follow a Conventional Path to Success
Raymond Harris believes he must think outside the box to prosper as a solo septic service operator. Pumping is a difficult business,...
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6 Simple Steps to Develop Loyal Employees
Yesterday, I was speaking to Jill (not her real name) who had been on extended sick leave. She was diagnosed with cancer...
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Should You Combine Vacation, Holiday and Sick Days Into a Single Benefit Pool?
Vacation. Sick time. Holidays. Personal days. If you offer some or all of these to your employees, it can be dizzying to...
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New Jersey Inspector Aims to Remove Perceived Conflicts of Interest
Joseph Garner spent years working for others through companies in the wastewater industry. But he wanted to become an independent onsite wastewater...
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Should You Choose a Vane Pump or Blower for Your Next Truck?
A vane pump or rotary blower for wastewater vacuum trucks? It’s a question I have been toying around with for some time....
