Entries Tagged Productivity

I’ve worked several different schedules. Some were great, others less so. But the best work schedules all shared one thing in common: They allowed...

Not too long ago a tool’s impact on its user was not given much thought. The expectation was that the trade professional...

There are two parts to a septic services or plumbing organization — the business office and the field staff. Each area is important and...

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the never-ending onslaught of tasks and to-dos that accumulate with mind-numbing frequency every day, Steve Willis...

Time is money, so finding ways to make every minute count on the job site can go a long way in enhancing...

For many contractors, including septic system pumpers, working in the cold is a way of life. It’s not fun, but it’s something...

The days and weeks after employees start at your company represent a time of unique opportunity. Can you teach them new systems...

A few months ago, we lived through another bitter and partisan election cycle. The nasty attack ads blanketing the airwaves, the 24-hour...

Sometimes a good, long look at how your company is operating, and what you could eliminate, can lead to more business. Barry Wood,...

A vane pump or rotary blower for wastewater vacuum trucks? It’s a question I have been toying around with for some time....

One of the great things about being a small-business owner or manager is that you can delegate various tasks to other people...

Each small business owner’s definition of success is different, but one thing is true for everyone: Success means getting things done. Highly...

Ever since our cave-dwelling ancestors started using hand signals and birdcalls to corner a mammoth, we’ve been trying to perfect communication to...

Some people are highly self-motivated individuals who feel a job done well is its own reward. But even the hardest worker who...