When he thought his America’s Cup career had come to an end, the New Zealander started a portable restroom business. But now at 44, it’s back to the boat.

At first, Martin Ruiz didn’t even know what a septic tank was. Today he owns a profitable pumping and portable restroom business in Southern California.

Georgia’s Neal Bennett is the septic service version of Bob the Builder, always ready with the right tool to get the job done efficiently.

A new truck, new company logo and adapting to more efficient technologies ensures continued success for Indiana’s Richard Snyder.

As NAWT hands out honors to its members, this is a good time to remind pumpers they’re all winners when they band together in a trade association.

Details of an exit plan for your small business should be worked out when you open the doors … or even earlier.