Entrepreneurs often use personal assets as startup capital and rely on their personal credit scores to secure startup loans. Once their businesses...
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Protecting Our Water With Good Septic Systems and Wells
There is growing concern about new chemicals in our groundwater, drinking water, lakes, rivers and streams. These “chemicals of emerging concern” (CEC)...
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Industry News: July 2018
Felling Trailers selects Trailer for a Cause beneficiaryFelling Trailers selected Minnesota Ovarian Cancer Alliance as the 2018 Trailer for a Cause auction...
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Tricks for a Perfect Record of Level Tank Installations
At Winters Septic Service in Iowa Falls, Iowa, owners Trent and Amanda Winters pursue meticulous, detail-oriented septic system installations. Key tools in...
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How a New Invoice Format Can Get You Paid Faster
To maintain a healthy cash flow in your business, it’s important to get your client invoices paid on time — the sooner...
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Another Product That Could Harm Septic Systems
Bath bombs are hard-packed mixtures of dry ingredients that effervesce when wet. They are used to add essential oils, scent, bubbles and color...
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How Profit Sharing Can Boost Employee Morale — And Your Bottom Line
The business is doing well and you’d like to show your employees some extra appreciation — and maybe encourage them in a...
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Troubleshooting: Additional Items to Check in Troublesome Septic Tanks
After pumping the septic tank, in addition to checking the inlet and outlet baffles, the tank should be examined for any cracks...
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Rules and Regs: New York Legislature Looks at Cutting Onsite Costs
The New York Legislature is considering three bills that could reduce the cost of onsite systems for state residents.
One would remove the...
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Tank Troubleshooting: Checking Inlet and Outlet Baffles
When checking the septic tank, both the inlet and outlet baffles should be evaluated, as well as where and how the piping...
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Industry News: June 2018
Felling Trailers named 2018 Green Manufacturing Award recipientFelling Trailers was presented with the 2018 Green Manufacturing Award at the National Association of...
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Product News: June 2018
Entry 424084The new SSI Series submersible pumps from Franklin Electric are a cost-effective, high-flow option available in 6-, 8- and 10-inch models with flows...
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Troubleshooting Septic Tanks
When troubleshooting onsite system problems or when an inspection of a septic tank is required, the tank should be opened so the...
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Educate Yourself to Helm a Successful Startup
For almost 40 years, Peter Lescure has performed wastewater and water system design, along with other civil engineering projects, in the popular...
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Tips for Troubleshooting Problem Systems
In this recent series on troubleshooting septic systems, the focus was inside the house: looking at water-use habits of the residents, evaluating...
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Why Your Next Hire Should Be a Veteran
There are countless good reasons to hire veterans at your company — starting with the simple fact that it’s the right thing...
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The Problem With Medications and Septic Systems
Medications are a part of daily life for many people connected to a wastewater treatment plant or a septic system. The human...
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Rules and Regs: Florida County Considers Septic Moratorium to Curb Pollution
As one solution to reduce pollution in the Indian River Lagoon of eastern Florida, a local county board of supervisors is considering...
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5 Traits of a Great Equipment Financing Plan
Getting enough funds together to afford all the equipment and trucks you need to start or grow your business can be nearly...
























