As long as you’ve got the equipment, you might as well put it to use. That’s the philosophy of Henry Damm, the co-owner of...
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Franchises Provide the Tools Needed to Succeed
When Bob and Danielle Beauregard decided to add septic pumping to the services offered by their Mr. Rooter franchise in Anderson, South...
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Is a Line of Credit the Answer to Your Cash Flow Problems?
Small-business owners tend to have goals, plans and visions for the future. They also have challenges to face and obstacles to overcome....
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Take Control of Your Advertising Spending
When it comes to marketing, more isn’t always better. There are so many viable options out there today and it’s easy to...
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Maintaining a Drama-Free Work Environment
Some days, working for a small business can feel a bit like you stepped back into high school. There are fights between...
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Build Back Customer Trust After a Hit to Your Reputation
You know what they say about good reputations: They take a lifetime to build, but only a second to destroy. That’s true...
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Developing One-Stop-Shop Services
When Todd Fitch and his wife, Kristin, purchased a San Francisco-area fencing company in 2006, they did not originally envision owning a...
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Developing the Next Generation of Pumpers
Matt and Erica Herink aren’t sure if their three children will eventually go into the family’s septic business. But that doesn’t mean...
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Can Your Pumping Business Afford Employee Benefits?
You offer benefits because you want to provide a well-rounded compensation package. That’s a smart approach, because research indicates that more than...
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Find Out What Your Customers Really Think of Your Service
“Are you satisfied with the service you received?” That is a tough question to ask. You’re opening yourself up to a variety...
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Don’t Take Returning Customers for Granted
Anyone who has ever worked in sales knows how hard it is to get a customer. After you convert a new customer,...
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Use a Branding Tool That Gets You Noticed
Every company needs something that makes it stand out from the competition. In a sea of standard units, it takes some effort...
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Make the Most of Your Advertising Dollars
At Royal Flush, we put most of our advertising dollars towards Google keywords or Google advertising. But you do need to have some other...
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Addressing Your Company’s Weaknesses Will Make it Stronger
Even though I would like to believe that Royal Flush is the perfect company, we all know there is no such thing....


















