When evaluating any onsite system, always start by collecting any records of the system (plan, soil test, etc.) from the local regulating...
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How a Flexible Work Schedule Could Help You Attract Employees
I’ve worked several different schedules. Some were great, others less so. But the best work schedules all shared one thing in common: They allowed...
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Tips to Improve Your Relationships with Vendors
One of the most important parts of running a service company is finding good vendors who can supply you with materials, equipment...
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How Being Too Busy Can Be Bad Business
Having a busy business schedule is often seen as a badge of success. According to a study conducted by the Journal of Consumer...
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How to Prepare for a Surprise OSHA Audit
OSHA audits can happen at any time, sometimes with little or no advance warning. Because you never know for sure when an...
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Ethics in the Septic System Industry
Moving into a new year gives you the opportunity to think back on the work you have done and new opportunities to...
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Industrial Wastewater: Garage Floor Drains in Residential Applications
Industrial wastewater is the water or liquid-carried waste from an industrial process resulting from manufacturing, trade, automotive repair, vehicle wash, or other...
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Finding and Retaining Good Workers Begins With Respect
Many companies invest heavily to improve the customer experience but sideline employees who are responsible for delivering that experience. What some business...
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How Helping a Reporter Out Can Help Your Business
As a business owner, you know your stuff. You have to. But are you using that expertise and knowledge to get eyes...
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The Do’s and Don’ts of Documenting Employee Behavior
One of the most important aspects of managing employees is keeping careful records of their workplace performance — specifically, documenting any behavioral...
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Fleet Planning Strategies Should Contain These 5 Key Components
Most fleet managers know that vehicle maintenance takes two forms: scheduled and unscheduled. In the same way that regularly scheduled health checkups...
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12 Reasons to Join a State Onsite Association
Education. Legislative advocacy. Group discounts. All benefits of belonging to a state onsite/wastewater association, but that’s just a start.
Membership in onsite organizations...
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A Closer Look at Onsite System Control Boxes
Author’s note: Be sure all electrical work is done by the appropriately licensed professional required in your jurisdiction. Often septic system installers...
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How to Get the Next Generation Involved in the Family Business
Triple C Sand & Gravel of Baker City, Oregon, has been a family business for generations, says Dawson Vanderwiele, family member and equipment operator....




















