You want to make more money. Good for you. And it’s good business. Here’s the problem. A customer balks at your prices....
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3 Reasons to Cash in on Customer Surveys
In the hectic day-to-day operations of a business it’s not always top-of-mind to step back and really check in with customers as...
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Crabby Customers: You Can Learn From Them!
It’s never fun to hear a customer complain about something. But don’t panic, don’t get defensive, don’t yell at your employees. After...
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7 Simple Ways to Deal With Difficult Customers
Nobody wants to deal with unhappy, difficult or angry customers. However, in most cases the company representative taking an angry call is...
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Onsite Inspections on the Rise for State-Certified Installers
Look at the website for Ward Brothers LLC, in Greensboro, N.C., and you will see a label touting the company as state-certified...
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3 Reasons to Break Into Septic Pumping
Expanding your menu of services is no simple task. If you’re solely an onsite installation service provider, perhaps it’s time to consider...
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7 Social Media Marketing Tips for Small Business Owners
Many companies are social media savvy, but social media marketing is still relatively new and unknown — and sufficiently time-consuming — that...
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Dignity of the Septic Guy: Part Four
In part one of this series, we discussed how onsite installers earn dignity through the value they bring to clients. Part two...
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Dignity of the Septic Guy: Part Three
In part two of this series, we discussed the true product you bring to the table — the comfort that your customers...
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Dignity of the Septic Guy: Part Two
In part one of this series, we discussed ways to enhance a client’s perception of value and dignity of the onsite installer....
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Dignity of the Septic Guy: Part One
There’s a lot of industry humor in the onsite line of work. The one that I like best is, “The more it...
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4 New Year’s Resolutions to Keep Your Business Booming
It’s January. Time to clean out files. Organize offices. Update software. Make plans. ‘Tis the season of resolutions and new beginnings. That...
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Apologize: The Customer is Always Right
The customer is always right. Or so claims the popular, and seemingly motivational, poster so often seen in break rooms and reception...
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Your Online Presence: What is Your Customer Looking For?
Your website is the cornerstone for marketing your business. It’s a value added tool and it’s actually an internal, external and interactive...




















