It’s estimated more than half of small businesses fail during their first year of operation. When Steve Nerheim established Steve’s Professional Sewer & Drain Service in 2009, he was bound and determined not to become one of them.So far, so good. In the last eight years, the company — based in New Brighton, Minnesota — has grown considerably. His secret sauce? A very basic and simple set of principles: Be honest. Provide great service. Invest in the best equipment you can afford. Be frugal and avoid getting too far in debt. Focus on what you do best. And hustle like
