Employee training is not only important to build an outstanding company, but some states also have training requirements for employees. Whether it...
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Routine Training Makes Better Employees, Improves Customer Service
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The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Social Media
As most of you have learned, social media can be a powerful tool to promote your portable sanitation business generally, and to...
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4 Ways to Minimize Downtime at Your Portable Restroom Business
You’ve heard the old saying “time is money.” Certainly, business owners strive to use their time wisely and productively, serving ...
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Things To Do Beyond the WWETT Show
The WWETT Show is obviously the biggest thing happening in Indianapolis, Feb. 20-23, 2023, but that doesn’t mean it’s the only thing....
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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...
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Network Your Way To Prosperity
Community involvement is an area that PROs should not overlook. In today’s world, social media and the internet can easily become the...
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PROs Face Inflation Concerns, Worker Shortage and Equipment Theft
The summer season for portable sanitation revealed several challenges and trends for restroom contractors working hard to serve customers. Consider these stories:
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How to Handle Your Business Getting Sued
As a small-business owner, getting sued is pretty much the last thing you want. Nevertheless, it’s a reality that you should...
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Tapping Into the Power of Your Crew’s Potential
When I needed someone to head the new crew, I immediately thought of you, Tom. You learn quickly, you work hard, and you’re...
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The Ins and Outs of Business Email Greetings
Billionaire entrepreneur Richard Branson sent me an email a few years back. I had published an article about the time he...
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7 Articles to Shape Up Your Portable Restroom Company’s Digital Footprint
The world of social media marketing is ever changing, much to the chagrin of portable restroom operators and customers alike. It’s difficult...
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Hands-Off Social Media Works for New Hampshire PROs
Brian and Kerry Labrie started Drop One Portables in Merrimack, New Hampshire, in June 2020. They used the usual marketing tools to...
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Perseverance and Foresight Is Required to Stay Relevant in the Portable Sanitation World
When PRO first wrote about POTCO in 2007, owner Bobby Little Bear described the logistics involved in providing portable sanitation for a...
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Brian and Kerry Labrie Say Their Business Fortunes Rest on Good Customer Service and Treating Employees Well
In spring 2020, Brian Labrie called a portable restroom company to rent a unit while his septic system was being repaired. Before...
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Product Spotlight: Decals provide an effective marketing tool for PROs
Roeda understands the graphics you place on your restrooms, trailers and trucks are a direct representation of your business to any passerby.
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Hybrid Street Restroom May Provide Relief in Urban Landscapes
You don’t really buy beer — you rent it.
And that’s a good argument for improving restroom access in the popular Atlantic Coast...
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Satellite Operations Present Opportunities for Efficiency
Question: We are in a small metropolitan area and are considering establishing a remote location 35-40 miles away from our office to...