Business

There’s no question that online customer reviews should be an essential part of any drain cleaner’s marketing efforts. In fact, experts say...

Mike worked for a medium-sized business and went to work every day happy to have a job. But he wasn’t too enthused...

Working together is a wonderful thing — except when it’s against the law. Let’s say you have a great customer base on the...

Some salespeople think that if they talk longer, they add more value or get their point across more effectively. Actually, any prospect...

When Steve Nerheim started his drain cleaning business in 2009, his first move was ordering 5,000 promotional magnets imprinted with his company...

Reading through complex insurance policies and understanding what’s covered and what’s not doesn't sound appealing. But Nicole Murray — who worked at...

You’re probably familiar with the old maxim: A penny saved is a penny earned. For small-business owners, those are words to live by. Anything...

There is power in a good quote. It's incredible how a string of words and an idea can inspire millions. Of course,...

It’s not unusual for people to accept a new job, then experience the employment equivalent of buyer’s remorse during the ensuing weeks...

I've never appreciated the sentiment behind “do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” For one thing, there’s...

A drain cleaning business’ website is everything from a 24/7 customer support center to a sales and marketing tool. Websites make a...

There are several essentials in your drain cleaning business — skilled workers, appropriate licenses, a sharp office staff. And then there’s your...

With Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Google Local Services, and the myriad marketing avenues and options out there, it’s easy to get caught...

You made it through another year — 2018 is almost done and 2019 is just around the corner. Are you ready to...

There are countless family-run operations in this industry. Take the Larson family, who have been featured in Cleaner magazine in the past. Larry...

As we near the end of the year, you may be taking some time to do an assessment of where your business...

The circumstances are perfect. You’re ready to make a major career move. You’ve decided to open your own drain cleaning business. You have...