For the first few years you were in business, you may have done it all. You were the business. The success or failure depended...
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‘We Are the Actual Boots on the Ground Protecting Groundwater in a Significant Way’
Name and title or job description: Jason Holtvogt, owner and operator
Business name and location: Holtvogt Sand and Gravel, Humboldt, Saskatchewan
Age: 42
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The October Mega Conference Will Feature NAWT Sessions on Disposal
The Onsite Wastewater Mega Conference is Oct. 13-16 in Loveland, Colorado, hosted by the National Association of Wastewater Technicians, the Colorado Professionals...
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Don’t Neglect the People Side of Succession Planning
As a company leader, you may be thinking about transitioning out of day-to-day operations or turning things over completely.In most succession plans,...
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Lesson for Restroom Operators: Recognize Winning Opportunities and Seize Them!
There are times when going head-to-head with a strong competitor yields more than just a race to the bottom on pricing. For...
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Help Your Employees Break the Cycle of Negative Thought
For too many employees, negative thoughts are the norm, not the exception. Unfortunately, most people’s brains are innately wired to react that way,...
Editorial
Septic Is the Future of Wastewater Treatment in Vermont
In Vermont, septic systems are the norm, not the exception. In fact, state officials estimate that about 55 percent of residential homes...
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Leading by Example: Good Employees Are Good Mentors
Greg Borchert of Mr. John in Pittsburgh is a guy who goes above and beyond for the company’s customers.
“I just believe it’s...
Editorial
Is It Time to Raise Your Starting Wage?
Every now and then, I see an ad on a local Craigslist website recruiting for a septic service or portable sanitation technician....
Editorial
Young Guns Bring Mad Business Skills to This Michigan Pumping Company
In 1957, Warren Plummer opened up Plummer’s Septic Tank in Wyoming, Michigan, following in his father’s footsteps. Over the years, as the...
Editorial
4 Ways Training Your Team Can Pay Off Big
Every company pays for training. You can either pay for it up front or you pay for it through poor results at...
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Beginning a Mentorship Can Benefit You and Your Company
Back when the fax machine was cutting-edge technology, I worked in a busy office where one of the senior managers would pick...
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Improve Your Training Effectiveness
A pumping company is only as good as its team. When your customers think of your company, they’ll think of your employees....
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Alternative Technologies Workshop Offered for New England Pumpers
The New England Onsite Wastewater Training Program at the University of Rhode Island is presenting a course designed specifically for septage haulers,...

















