Maybe you’re weighing the pros and cons of hiring your first employee. Maybe you’ve had employees for years and have been handling...
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The Business Owner’s Guide to Holiday Bonuses
It’s that time of year again. The holidays, when small-business owners face myriad challenges – a slowdown and a bit of quiet, or...
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There Should Be More Than One Face to the Company
Someone once asked me, "Who is the face of your company?" Twenty years ago I would have said my grandfather, Ted, or...
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Diversified Services Drive Cleaner's Growth
AIMS/PVIC LLC has achieved dramatic growth since the company was founded in 2005, and the ability to offer customers a wide array...
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Great Customer Service is More than a Catchphrase
Every drain cleaning company wants to provide good customer service, yet many fail at it. What seems like such a simple task...
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A How-To Guide for Training New Technicians
Today’s drain cleaning contractors have a tough job. With new technology, a constant decline in an experienced workforce and the need to perform...
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What to Consider When Writing Your PTO Policy
Having a formal, written paid-time-off policy is important for any business. The implications of your policy are various. One, they can have a...
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8 Ways to Promote Diversity and Tolerance in the Workplace
Diversity isn’t just a buzzword. It’s a quality to be prized, sought after and protected. Diversity is an asset to your sewer and...
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Developing Skilled Employees in an Unskilled Workforce
Good, experienced employees are hard to find. That is especially true on the tropical island of Roatan, part of the Bay Islands...
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Contractor Manages Plumbing Business in Real Time
At Action Auger in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, technicians depend on a variety of tools to work more efficiently. But on a macro...
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Introduce Your Kids to the Family Drain Cleaning Business
With high schools and colleges out for the summer, young people are looking for short-term employment, enjoying vacations or participating as volunteers...
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How Does a Part-Time Cleanup Worker Become a Vice President?
Focused individuals eager to accelerate in a company environment have the opportunity for long-term careers with solid compensation in a manufacturing setting....
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Proper Locating Demands an Emphasis on Safety
With more than half of its clients being in the petroleum industry, Sweetwater Utility Exploration has a big focus on safety, but...
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Sick Leave or Paid Time Off?
Many small businesses are changing how they bundle employee benefits. Sick leave? Vacation? Personal time? It’s all a bit overwhelming. Many companies...















