Inside the April 2008 Issue of Cleaner
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New Name, Same Face
Cover Story
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
From The Editor
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
Safety First
Teaching employees to break the cycle of at-risk behavior begins with the business owner.
Mastering Cash Flow
Money Manager
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
Better Business
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
Profile
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
Tech Perspective
Smoke and dye testing give contractors simple yet effective tools to help communities and commercial customers find system defects.
Then and Now
Reader Pipelines
Contractors explore how the industry has changed and how those changes affect the way they operate their businesses.
Deep Reconnaissance
Special Feature
A pipe inspection camera does duty in the follow-up to a mine disaster.
Beside the Road
Tough Job
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
Product Spotlight
The systems include an integrated monitor and detachable push-rod reels.
Great Grab!
Brainstorms
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.