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Top Traits of a Great Leader
During an unprecedented wave of retirements, leadership is a hot issue for water and wastewater utilities. To develop effective leaders to fill...
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Get Proactive When It’s Time to Hire
Fresh off a week of industry-related discussions and new product demos at the annual Pumper & Cleaner Environmental Expo, I’m gathering my...
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5 Questions You Need to Ask Your Accountant
In many ways, an accountant is a business owner’s best friend. Your accountant can help you save money, increase your bottom line,...
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Tax Season: Small Business Tips to Minimize Taxes
There are millions of small businesses in America, and — thankfully— there are more of them popping up all the time. In...
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Tax Season: Small Business Tips to Minimize Taxes
There are millions of small businesses in America, and — thankfully — there are more of them popping up all the time....
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Top 5 Internet Marketing Trends to Dominate 2014
It’s true enough that the Internet has radically changed the way marketing is done — but it’s just as true that the...
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10 Tips for Being a Better Leader
Effective leadership is central to any business’ success. Without someone to drive progress, productivity can falter. Consider how you run your company...
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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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Health Care Still Major Concern for Employers
It’s clear the health care uproar is still making waves across the nation. A recent article on BusinessWeek.com says business owners are...
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Are You Losing Money on Septic Tank Pumping Subcontractors?
Occasionally I talk to onsite installation professionals who say they’ve come out from the cab of their trusty earth mover and bought...
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Help Wanted: Where Do You Find Qualified Plumbers?
We’re at the start of a new talent war. Ask any employer who is trying to recruit for any skilled trade and...
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5 Steps to Becoming a Better Salesperson
Some people are born salespeople — and others have to work at it. However, contrary to some critics, anyone can reinvent themselves...
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Lean-Minded Storage Solutions
To help businesses maintain the highest levels of organization and productivity, Stanley Vidmar offers a comprehensive selection of Lean-minded storage and inventory...
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Drain Cleaning Company Employee Wellness Program Pays Off
It may be an impossible dream to get 124 people in a plumbing company to do yoga on a regular basis, but...
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How To Stay on Top of Your Company’s Online Reputation
What do people really think of your business? There was a time when gauging word-of-mouth buzz and general public perception might have...
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Embezzlement: The Risk Goes Up in a Down Economy
The long-term embezzler is clever and intelligent. This person knows what you look at and will continually modify their behavior to hide...











