Editorial Articles

Contractors share perspectives on the value of Yellow Pages advertising versus the growing world of Internet marketing

The Gen-Eye SD inspection system from General Pipe Cleaners is designed to provide all the capabilities of a full-size system in a compact, portable package. It is designed to troubleshoot 3- to 10-inch lines, but it can be mounted on a mini reel to view 2- to 4-inch lines.

Online discussion forum members share procedures for ensuring prompt payment for work or charging those who pay late

A difficult economy can mean strains on small-business finances. Take this advice to help keep debt from dragging your business down.

Here’s something I learned from about a dozen years patrolling the halls of advertising agencies: The essential components of a direct-mail campaign

Tired of your company not working to its full potential? Give your business a boost by adopting some marketing techniques perfected by the late Billy Mays

Drain Doctor of Southwest Missouri discovers coop-etition as a way to get through tough economic times and build strength for the future

A South Carolina contractor tackles tough pipe investigations with a cutting-edge portfolio of video, laser, sonar and mapping technologies

A Florida contractor uses cured-in-place pipe to rehabilitate machine drainage lines in a potato chip processing plant

Jetter Depot Named Nuova ConTec Dealer

McRae’s Environmental keeps customers happy and production up with a fleet of combination trucks that carry extra muscle

Software providers offer their latest applications, versions, and electronic devices to enhance performance and efficiency in the office

The Cyclone 4500 riding pressure washer from Nilfisk-Advance Inc. is designed to reduce labor and operating costs, boost productivity and recycle water as it cleans concrete and other hard surfaces.

Don’t let your computers and software fall out of date and slow you down. Keep things running smoothly with a regular program of upgrades and updates.

Safety eyewear can do more than save vision: It can help prevent infectious disease transmission

Contractors find that computer software and use of the Internet enable greater staff efficiency and support better customer service

When seeking financing for a cash infusion, it helps to know the programs available to understand the borrowers’ perspectives

A line from an old movie with Paul Newman and Jackie Gleason is worth remembering when you need a pick-me-up after a fall

A first-time seminar at the 2010 Pumper & Cleaner Expo will help women in the industry handle their roles effectively