Brothers Adam and Steve Ghrist of Lang Specialty Trailers knew the event rental business inside and out, having grown up in their parents' company....
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Beyond Family: Transferring Business Ownership to an Employee
Have you ever wondered what will happen to your business if there isn’t a family member ready or willing to take over?...
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Understanding Workplace Safety Training Requirements
In industry, there are many hazards associated with daily tasks. One of the key components of a safe workplace is having effective...
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PRO Cast: Stahla Services, From Campus Startup to Industry-Leading PRO
When Grant Stahla — then a University of Nebraska agribusiness student — purchased his first restroom trailer in 2014, few could have...
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Growing From the Punches
“You could be doing a better job.”
If you take pride in the effort you put into your job, hearing those words can...
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Holding Customers Accountable for Payment
Question: Our company engages in “Account Receivable Dashes” several times throughout the year. These are periods where we enlist additional personnel to...
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Communication Tips for Service Techs Who Want to Stand Out
Working as a field technician — no matter if you’re in septic pumping, plumbing, HVAC, or another skilled trade — means you're the...
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Balance Comfort and Safety in Uniforms for Portable Sanitation Techs
Portable restroom operators are regularly exposed to varying environmental conditions, from scorching summer heat to freezing winter temperatures. Outdoor settings, from construction...
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The Challenge of Modernizing Operations
For many businesses, modernizing operations is still a challenge to tackle. Automation and moving over to digital processes can drive better efficiencies...
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Rightsize Technology for Your Portable Restroom Operation
Ruston Ueckert says he’s not entirely comfortable using computers but he’s not afraid of them and loves what technology can do for...
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Understanding Workplace Safety Training Requirements
In the utility contracting industry, there are many hazards associated with daily tasks. One of the key components of a safe workplace...
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Mentorship Allows You to Build Skills and Relationships on the Job Site
Contractors should strongly consider implementing a mentorship program within their companies, not only to build valuable skills, but also to foster strong...
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Study Finds Unintended Consequences With Salary Transparency
Many companies keep employee pay shrouded in secrecy while other employers make such information known to their workers. So, what are the...
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How to Rewire Your Brain for Success
The human brain is incredibly adaptable. It holds the potential to change, learn and grow throughout our lives. However, many people unknowingly...
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Identifying, Avoiding and Handling Employee Theft
From falsified bank statements to fictitious vendors and cash skimming, dishonest employees can find countless ways to steal from their employers. Brian...
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The Competitor Advantage
Question: We have several local issues that are affecting our company as well as our competitors in the area (primarily disposal at...
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Podcast: The Business Lessons That Fueled a Remarkable Turnaround
What happens when a skilled mechanic launches a business without knowing the first thing about running one? For John Jouvenaux, it meant...













