An old adage says, “If you’re not growing, you’re dying.” Growing a business in a down economy is challenging, and onsite installers face the added difficulty of a slow housing market.
In such times, most business advisors would suggest owners stick to their core business. For installers, a move into septic tank pumping provides potential for growth within the basic area of expertise. While contractors say pumping may not be a high-profit-margin enterprise, it remains attractive in various ways – chiefly as a steady source of revenue and another way to attract customers for installations and repairs.
Les Harris, owner of Mr.
