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Entries Tagged Entrepreneur

Show Me the Money … 7 Steps to Securing Funds

Show Me the Money … 7 Steps to Securing Funds

Pumpers have many places to go for a cash infusion that will help start or grow a business.
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Now Is the Time to Develop Your Business Plan for 2021

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Michigan Pumper Takes His Dad’s Advice: 'Make Hay While the Sun Shines'

Paul Lawrence was running a vacuum truck at age 18 and then relentlessly pursued his dream to build a full-service wastewater business.
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Billy Williams and His Septic Crew Are the Hometown Helpers

Oklahoma’s Willco Septic doesn’t like to turn down work and is always willing to take on new wastewater services to keep customers happy.
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How Strictly Should Aspiring Pumpers Follow Business Plans?

One of the first tasks for new entrepreneurs is developing a long-term business plan. But be prepared for it to be a guiding light rather than a rigid instruction manual.
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Pumping Dad Inspires Son’s Career Choice: 'This Was My Destiny.'

Father-and-son team Karl and Wyatt Alm work in unison to provide quality septic service and inspections for neighbors and friends in Massachusetts.
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He Went From Septic Inspector to Reality TV Star

New Trading Spaces carpenter Brett Tutor is doing his own exciting career swap, from digging up septic tank lids to making remodeling dreams come true.
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This California Pumper’s Career Change Is a Hole-in-One

Experience as a golf pro and country club hospitality manager helped Zack Ray make a smooth transition to a new career as a pumper.
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Werab Enterprises Wants Every Piece of Equipment to Work Like a Swiss Army Knife

An entrepreneurial Ohio pumper believes the expensive tools of the trade should be versatile enough to help out with multiple services for his customers.
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Can Friendships Survive Business Partnerships?

Have you started your wastewater business with a friend, or are you contemplating a new startup with your bestie? If so, you should proceed with caution.
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Pros and Cons of Being a One-Man Operation

It can be a lot to handle, but there are also plenty of advantages to running a business on your own.
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The Rewards of Awards: Canadian Pumper Uses Entrepreneurship Award to Further Expand Business

Winning a regional young entrepreneur award was an honor, but Canada’s Northern Disposal & Sanitation was determined to use the recognition to build business.
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Some Good Letters to Remember

SCORE, SBDC provide valuable financial advice and business planning services to small company owners