Small Business Articles

Don’t believe the negative stereotypes you hear about the younger generation of workers.

We get behind the wheel of one of Pumper magazine's Classy Trucks by having a Classy Conversation with Gary King of King & Sons Septic.

Skid-steer loader attachments are a way of life for Rick Miene, who uses his Bobcats almost nonstop for jobs ranging from septic installations to site development.

Some free newspaper publicity can expose you to potential new customers. But the quality of that coverage greatly depends on you.

From health issues to struggles with parenting, here's what you can to do help your employees stay productive through crisis.

Turn your idea of mentorship upside down and picture experienced workers learning from the younger generation.

Knowing how to do good pumping work is one thing, but it isn’t always easy to convey those methods to your team. Here’s one strategy that’s simple to implement and can produce positive results.

It’s time to evaluate whether the pens, key chains and other promotional items you hand out convert to new business for your company.

Ask your team of financial experts for money-saving advice and review your expenses and technology practices to build the business.

A new truck with a larger tank gave McNel Septic the flexibility it needed to get more jobs done.

From credit worries to startups lacking business history, check out the most frequently heard truck and equipment financing myths.

It takes some trial and error to find what strategies will work best for your company, but luckily some options are low-cost or even free.

Some pumpers take dogs along with them in the truck or let them hang out in the office. Here's why they're doing it right.

The ability to give your employees pay increases is nice, but it's not always an option. Here are some alternative ways to keep your people happy.