Business/Marketing/Sales

An 18-month research project has found that water softeners, when operated efficiently, do not harm septic systems or affect their ability to...

Many small businesses are changing how they bundle employee benefits. Sick leave? Vacation? Personal time? It’s all a bit overwhelming. Many companies...

Education. Legislative advocacy. Group discounts. All benefits of belonging to a state onsite/wastewater association, but they’re just a start. The list doesn’t...

What’s the vibe around your workplace? Do your employees frequently complain and drag themselves into work each day only to punch the...

People can say some pretty crazy things to get off work. Admit it, you may even have been tempted yourself. And with...

During an unprecedented wave of retirements, leadership is a hot issue for water and wastewater utilities. To develop effective leaders to fill...

Fresh off a week of industry-related discussions and new product demos at the annual Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo, I’m gathering my...

In many ways, an accountant is a business owner’s best friend. Your accountant can help you save money, increase your bottom line,...

There are millions of small businesses in America, and — thankfully— there are more of them popping up all the time. In...

There are millions of small businesses in America, and — thankfully — there are more of them popping up all the time....

It’s true enough that the Internet has radically changed the way marketing is done — but it’s just as true that the...

Effective leadership is central to any business’ success. Without someone to drive progress, productivity can falter. Consider how you run your company...

It’s January. Time to clean out files. Organize offices. Update software. Make plans. ‘Tis the season of resolutions and new beginnings. That...

It’s clear the health care uproar is still making waves across the nation. A recent article on BusinessWeek.com says business owners are...

Occasionally I talk to onsite installation professionals who say they’ve come out from the cab of their trusty earth mover and bought...

We’re at the start of a new talent war. Ask any employer who is trying to recruit for any skilled trade and...

Some people are born salespeople — and others have to work at it. However, contrary to some critics, anyone can reinvent themselves...