Business Strategy Articles

Follow these 10 steps to improve your hiring process so you don’t get stuck with someone who is a bad fit for your company.

Employee ownership comes in many forms. Is one of them right for your operation?

It seems like Mother Nature lives to mess with your pumping business this time of year. Here’s a greatest hits list of April challenges and suggestions to overcome them.

As younger workers dominate the ranks of your small business, you may have to modernize the way you give feedback and offer pay raises.

You’re losing out on potential jobs if you’re not prioritizing follow-up after making initial contact with a lead

Build a customer retention program to fight back against large would-be operators who want to set up shop in your territory and take over.

If you’re not smart and strategic about your marketing efforts, the results might look as if you’re not promoting your business at all

Showing appreciation for a job well-done by your workers or loyalty by your customers is a good thing. And sometimes you can do it pre-emptively.

They can be a challenge, but if you handle your 18- to 36-year-old crew members wisely, you’ll have a smart, capable, and eager workforce.

If you haven’t talked to your accountant about new federal tax rules, make an appointment before the end of the year to make necessary end-of-year adjustments.

Follow these 5 steps to get your crew invested in the success of your pumping company.

Wisconsin wastewater professionals band together to network, improve business practices, and lobby for sensible and smart regulations.

Remove the fluff and get right to the point when presenting your wastewater services to a potential big customer.

A positive outlook and attitude can help you meet business goals and finish the year strong.