Editorial Articles

A variety of tax-deferred investment plans can help small business owners, and their employees, prepare themselves for retirement years

No matter how the online world transforms advertising, certain fundamentals still apply – and they probably always will

2010 Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo sees growth in attendance along with an abundance of new tools and technologies for cleaning contractors

Why motivation strategies based solely on money fail, and how your business can get people energized with a proven three-step approach to compensation

Ritam Technologies Launches New Web Site; Mr. Rooter Among Magazine’s Top Franchises

Perry Mechanical Contractors treats customers to service in style as he builds a diversified and highly profitable contracting business

A converted van carries waterjetting, CIPP lining, drain cleaning and inspection equipment for Advanced Hydro-Jet and Rooter Service Inc.

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A contractor uses hydroexcavation to help repipe a Florida assisted living facility without disturbing its health care mission

B. Frank Joy Co. scours its operations for ways to use less fuel, save electricity, recycle materials, and in general be more earth-friendly

In many cases, the best way to find high-quality CCTV inspection operators is to find people with the right personal attributes and train them yourself

In considering trench safety, it’s important to remember that in cave-ins, earth is not friendly

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