Small Business Articles

If you're just getting started in the septic pumping business, take a look at the Baseline series trucks by Imperial

A reputable inspection process will get you a lot further with customers than aggressive sales tactics

The internet is enormous. Don’t let your company’s website get lost out there!

When new workers know their position may only be temporary, it’s important to onboard them correctly and make them feel like part of the team

If trying to find the extra help you need for the busy season fills you with dread, this trick will help

Honest competition among pumpers is the ideal, but it’s not always the reality. Make sure you’ve protected yourself from the underhanded games unethical competitors might try.

Using lead-generation services can be effective if you take the right approach

Service tech takes on multiple jobs at his company and wins a well-deserved Portable Sanitation Association International award, all while facing a cancer diagnosis

Getting paid quickly for your work can boil down to something as simple as the way you present the invoice to the customer. Here’s a list of items you’ll want to consider the next time you’re making out an invoice.

Septic work is still his bread and butter, but Rick Miene is always looking for ways to generate extra income

Even if you’re not planning to borrow money for a capital purchase any time soon, it’s smart to make sure your business is creditworthy

Raymond Harris' pressed work shirts and spotless trucks go a long way in maintaining a professional image

See how a remote-controlled vacuum system by Imperial Industries can make you money