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Guide to Creating an Effective Business Logo
A significant part of establishing a strong company brand is a good logo. Here’s a look at the process.
Business Strategy Articles
Editorial
Why Your Ex-Employees May Keep Working For You
Some of your best recruiters and brand ambassadors no longer work at your company
Editorial
Ship to Shore
Jason Kramer built his island-based pumping and inspection business on customized equipment designed for speed, flexibility and efficiency
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Scaling Up: 5 Signs It’s Time to Add a New Truck or Team
Editorial
Do You Offer Employee Incentives for Finding New Business?
Bonuses tied to business generation are great, so long as you monitor outcomes and ensure quality customer service
Online Exclusives
Looking at the Bad Side of Private Equity
What it means to move to private equity for business owners, employees and customers
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Business Development Resources Marks 20 Years of Profit Launch Workshops
There are six upcoming opportunities for contractors to partake in the organization’s annual business planning workshop season
Editorial
6 Ways to Get Real With Your Employer Brand
Recruitment and retention will improve when you encourage your crew to honestly share the good, bad and ugly of working in your company
Online Exclusives
Sharpening Your Employees' Skills
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Don’t Flush Away Business Opportunities By Failing to Follow Up
Editorial
Why Customers Dump You and How to Keep Them Engaged
Don’t assume long-term loyalty from your septic system customers. Follow these tips to keep them calling back.
Editorial
I’ve Heard That One Before
Listen for these four common customer callouts and be prepared to respond to them effectively
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Taking a Deep Dive Into Financial Planning
Navigate the business side of your operation with a solid financial plan
Editorial
How to Identify the Leader Among Your Pumping Crew
Follow the “status awareness” approach to learn the leadership abilities of everyone in your company
