Inside the April 2008 Issue of Cleaner

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New Name, Same Face
A local plumber finds that taking on a national drain cleaning franchise requires adjustments — in equipment, pricing, and approaches to dealing with customers.
Best Face Forward
Cleaning and service contractors share the logos they’ve developed to make an impression on customers and be top-of-mind in the market.
Risky Business
Teaching employees to break the cycle of at-risk behavior begins with the business owner.
Mastering Cash Flow
A key to success in business is managing what comes in and what goes out. These tips can help you keep monthly income ahead of operating expenses.
Change is Good
Here is some practical advice on how you can make your business prosper, even when the market or economy is changing and times are hard.
Subterranean Sleuth
Locating and inspection devices help a suburban Boston contractor solve customer’s sewer pipe mysteries and build up profitable lines of business.
Bringing Leaks to Light
Smoke and dye testing give contractors simple yet effective tools to help communities and commercial customers find system defects.
Then and Now
Contractors explore how the industry has changed and how those changes affect the way they operate their businesses.
Deep Reconnaissance
A pipe inspection camera does duty in the follow-up to a mine disaster.
Beside the Road
Horizontal directional drilling and special pipe enable installation of a new water main along a busy highway while keeping traffic flowing to businesses.
Space-Saving Features Mark Camera Inspection System
The systems include an integrated monitor and detachable push-rod reels.
Great Grab!
To drain cleaner Allen Lewerer, quality service includes helping to keep marriages happy.
News From Around the Industry
News from Federal Signal, Rooter-Man, USB-Duesen, Earth Too, RIDGID, and Stoneage.