In our portable sanitation company, particularly in the early days of operation, we were often blindsided by some issues we had failed...
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Improving Vendor Relations
One of the most important parts of running a home-service company is finding good vendors who can supply you materials, equipment,...
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Attending the WWETT Show Is a Family Affair for These PROs
PRO last checked in with Jason and Cherlynn Waite, owners of JC’s Johns Portable Sanitation Service in Oskaloosa, Iowa 10 years ago....
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Cat Cans Shows Its Kansas State Wildcats Colors to Build Goodwill in the Community
For Aricca and Matthew Wallace, the owners of Cat Cans Portable Services in Manhattan, Kansas, portable restrooms and septic services go together...
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How to Craft an Employment Brochure
When you work here, you get uniforms, a boot allowance, health care benefits and a 401(k). Now be here at 8...
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The Importance of Showing Customers an Image of Cleanliness
Let’s think psychologically for a moment about the image of people and how we judge them.
Even though it is sad that...
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The Dos and Don’ts of Documenting Employee Performance
One of the most important aspects of managing employees is keeping careful records of their workplace performance, specifically documenting any...
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Utilizing ‘Human Data’ to Find Your Preferred Customers
Those of us who have been in the marketing industry for years throw around abstract terms like “target audience,” “market data,”...
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Texas PROs David and Tanis Jamar Focus on Building Their Brand
Through years of hard work and long hours, David and Tanis Jamar built J Bar Enterprises into a successful portable sanitation business...
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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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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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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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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...




















