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Western Septic & Excavation Finds Its Niche in Onsite Specialty
When the economic recession rolled across the country a decade ago, Kendall Unruh, his brother Brandon Unruh and their father, Maynard Unruh,...
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Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay
On the edge of Puget Sound in Washington are a handful of homes that wouldn’t be possible today. When the tides are...
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How Do You Convert 88,000 Cesspools to Modern Onsite Systems?
In 2017, the Hawaii Legislature passed a bill requiring the replacement of all cesspools by 2050. Gov. David Ige signed that bill,...
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Florida Wastewater Professionals Remain Optimistic About Potential Water-Quality Laws
Florida’s coast has been blanketed with algae blooms in the last couple of years. It was the talk at the state capitol...
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Using Software to Better Manage Your Client List
When you first launch a business, it’s usually pretty easy to keep up with your customer list.
As the business grows and the...
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Finding a Financing Option for Your Company
Looking for money to open your own business? A variety of lenders are out there — from your grandma to a stranger you...
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Navigating the Paper Trail of New Business Ownership
Business owners don’t just wake up one day and say, “Surprise! I’m open.”
You need to attend to a host of details before...
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How to Draft a Business Plan to Get Your Entrepreneurial Journey Started
The circumstances are perfect. You’re ready to make a major career move. You’ve decided to open your own onsite septic business.
You have...
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5 Ways a Financial Adviser Can Help Your Onsite Business Succeed
The guidance from a seasoned financial adviser can be invaluable to anyone embarking on a new venture — whether that’s saving for...
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Rules and Regs: Oregon Looks at Nitrogen in Onsite Rule Revision
After six years with its current set of onsite rules, the state of Oregon is on the verge of revising them to...
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How to Strengthen the Weakest Link on Your Team
Anyone who’s in the workplace long enough eventually runs into a slacker. You know the type — that one colleague who is...
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Rules and Regs: Algae Blooms Fuel Ongoing Discussion in Florida Legislature
Florida’s coast has been blanketed with algae blooms in the last couple of years. It was the talk at the state capitol...
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Marketing Efforts Are Worthless Without Strong Customer Service
With Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Google Local Services, and the myriad marketing avenues and options out there, it’s easy to get caught...
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Industry News: April 2019
Franklin Electric welcomes new sales leaderFranklin Electric welcomed Ryan Johnson as vice president, sales U.S./Canada, for the North America Water Systems Business...
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6 Technology Updates to Make Your Installing Business More Competitive
As a small-business owner, it’s only natural you might sometimes feel daunted; no matter how hard you try, you may never be...
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How Your Potential Customer Base Uses Online Reviews
Most business owners are at least aware of the increasing importance of getting online reviews, but the 2017 BrightLocal Local Consumer Review Survey confirms...















