Josh Williams, owner of Lakeland Septic Company in Lakeland, Florida, has built a business on successful branding — much of it through...
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Business Owner Shares Keys to Success in the Excavation Business
In a recent TikTok video, @dig_it_starnes shares practical advice for those looking to enter the excavation business. He emphasizes the importance of knowing your...
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What Should a Small Business Do Following a Customer Data Breach?
It’s virtually impossible to run a small business in 2024 without maintaining a volume of sensitive customer data. Most notably, service companies...
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Dwindling Disposal Options, Forever Chemicals Hot Topics in New Hampshire
Name and title or job description: Raymond Bellemore II, OwnerBusiness name and location: Souhegan Septic Tank Service, Amherst, New HampshireServices we offer: We perform septic and...
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Mastering Septic Installation and Marketing
Josh Williams, owner of Lakeland Septic Company in Lakeland, Florida, worked for his father’s septic business for a dozen years before he...
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TikTok Wisdom: Determination Is Key to Starting a Successful Business
In a recent TikTok video, @haskampexcavation shares some valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. The number one thing he emphasizes is determination.Starting a business isn't...
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Secrets for Recruiting and Retaining Top Talent at Every Level
According to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data from April 2024, the number of job openings in the construction industry dipped nearly 7% over...
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How to Build a Business Brand That Lasts
Onsite septic professionals will always be in demand, but becoming a service provider who is trusted by clients and respected by industry...
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7 Business Books Every Leader Should Read
When you’re running a small business, it may be difficult to find the time or the bandwidth to sit down with a...
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A Maryland Excavation Company Offers Well-Rounded Services
Justin and Bonnie Browne started out on different career paths, but they seemed destined to join forces as a power couple in...
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Adapting Your Business to Changing Cannabis Laws
With medical cannabis legal in 37 states and recreational use legal in 24, the drug tests you may have used prior to...
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Courtesy Is Never Outdated — and Other Advice From Industry Veteran
Name and title or job description: Pat McVay, president/owner
Business name and location: Sporthaven Inc., Brookings, OregonServices we offer: Septic installations, excavation servicesAge: 68Years in the industry: Sporthaven...
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Customer Communication Is Where It All Begins, or Ends
One of the easiest ways to turn people off to your business is being too busy to communicate.
For the past four years,...
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System Failure Reported: Travis Gemmell Doesn’t Jump Straight to a Full-Scale Replacement
Travis Gemmell doesn’t simply accept claims that an onsite system needs replacement.
He and his team of nine at Walnut Grove Excavating often...
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8 Tips for Keeping Office Politics Out of Your Workplace
All of us want to excel in the workplace, and to advance our careers as much as possible. That’s all well and...
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Effective Business Marketing Is Easier Said Than Done
We have all heard the adage, “Keep it simple, stupid,” also known as the KISS method.
As easy as that sounds, simple doesn’t...
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5 Action Steps to Get Peak Performance From Employees
People perform at their best when, and only when, they know their leaders care, their work has meaning, and they have the...