Before Jacob Sabin started his own company, Greenfield Services in Puyallup, Washington, he’d never heard the term “corporate culture.” But he picked...
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5 Things to Avoid When Selling Customers on Your Services
You define your work as pipe rehab and cleaning work, but the truth is that it’s more. To get more work, you have...
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NASSCO Names New Executive Director
After an extensive, nationwide search, the Executive Board of NASSCO announced the appointment of Sheila Joy as its new executive director effective...
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Company Finds Success Staying Small, Focusing on Niche Market
Although Cloyd Mason Rogers Jr. lives in the tiny Georgia town of Lithonia (less than a square mile with a population under...
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Make a Plan to Get Paid by Your Customers
Extending credit and utilizing an invoicing system is a necessary prerequisite to growth in the commercial arena and, in some cases, the...
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Diversification Leads to Success for California Sewer Contractor
There are many factors that helped Victor Roberts transform his company, Downstream Services, from an upstart sewer cleaning outfit into a $12...
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Sticking to the Plan Leads to Profit for Plumbing Contractor
Master plumber Mike Leonard formed his company with a defined plan of action. He knew what he wanted to do. He also...
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The People You’ll Meet
I’ve met some great people in this industry, and I always appreciate any chance to catch up face-to-face.
I just got back from...
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All-terrain Mover Makes for Productivity and Portability
Lugging a MaxLiner HotKick unit (PrimeLine Products) to remote locations for pipe lining jobs used to give Keith Witt a bit of...
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Experience Makes the Difference for Training Program
Sewer work is a “learn by doing” industry — it doesn’t take a college degree, yet ongoing education and training is critical.
Doheny...
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Don’t Cut Costs When it Comes to Safety
Running a company can be a bit like walking a tightrope. It’s all about balance.
When times are slow and budgets are tight,...
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Reduce Your Recruiting Costs with Referrals
Recruiting new employees is expensive. Experts estimate that businesses spend billions of dollars a year — some peg the cost at more...
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ScanExplorer allows easy analysis of side-scanning data
Pipeline video inspection is an essential tool, but the technology does have limitations. For instance, personnel using live video are often required...
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Pipe Bursting Methods and Projects
Pipe bursting effective in sandy soil, high water table
Problem: The city of Seymour, Indiana, lies about 10 feet lower than the land around...
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Quickview airHD Enhances Sewer Assessment with New Measurement Capabilities
Hundreds of municipalities rely on the Quickview airHD to assess sewer condition rapidly and affordably.
Now, this trusted tool can measure the distance...
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Why Honing Your Invoicing Skills Is Important
I recently discovered a longtime client was two invoices behind in paying me. This had never happened with this particular company before,...
















