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How To Win Government Contracts
Much as contractors would like, government contracts don’t just fall from the sky or drop in your lap on a regular basis....
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5 Steps to Becoming a Better Salesperson
Some people are born salespeople — and others have to work at it. However, contrary to some critics, anyone can reinvent themselves...
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Reward Yourself With the 2014 Pumper & Cleaner Expo
The 2014 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo International is only three months away. As you begin (or finish) your holiday shopping, don’t...
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Click Your Way to Better Cost Control
Many of you already have computer software to track business finances, but watching the money at this stage tells you only about...
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Update: How To Handle Obamacare Website Malfunctions
According to a recent article on the The New York Times website, glitches with Healthcare.gov have prevented many from signing up for...
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Embezzlement: The Risk Goes Up in a Down Economy
The long-term embezzler is clever and intelligent. This person knows what you look at and will continually modify their behavior to hide...
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11 Management Tips to Increase Employee Performance
Many business owners and managers wonder how to keep employees motivated. They say, “I want employees excited to come to work; we...
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Take Your Small Business to the Next Level With SBA Loans
You’ve put the time, dedication and legwork into dreaming up and then starting up your small business. You’re moving forward, you’re learning...
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2014 Pumper & Cleaner Expo Preparation in Full Swing
The 2014 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo is four months away for attendees, but we are in full swing scheduling educational seminars...
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Top 10 Questions to Ask When Creating or Updating a Website
A company website is critical for businesses that want to compete in today’s marketplace. With so many choices in Web design companies...
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Handing Over the Family Business: Pumpers Discuss Questions About Money & Management
If you own a business and have children, sooner or later you, your spouse and your kids will have to face a...
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The Rewards of Awards: Canadian Pumper Uses Entrepreneurship Award to Further Expand Business
Winning an award often culminates in a presentation ceremony after which the certificate or statuette is placed inside a cabinet to collect...
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Rotten Attitudes Ruin a Team: Changing the Team Dynamic
Negativity, gossip, chronic lateness, favoritism, micromanagement or a sense of entitlement pull businesses down. A clear system of accountability drives a business...
















