Online Exclusives Job Bids Can Double as an Opportunity for Customer Education Don’t immediately rebuff people who want you to price out a job on little information. Think of it as a teaching experience and you could earn a customer for life. August 16, 2021
Editorial Vicki Gogis Crunched the Numbers and Decided to Become a PRO A New York tax preparer bought her customer’s restroom business and discovered a great off-season small business. August 09, 2021
Editorial Making the Right Fuel Choice in Your Next Restroom Service or Delivery Rig A variety of factors will drive a PRO’s decision to go with either a more common diesel power plant or a gas engine in the next work truck. August 09, 2021
Editorial Portable Restroom Graffiti Plays a Pivotal Role in Racial Discrimination Lawsuit A California construction company agrees to pay $725,000 to workers for failing to control offensive messages and language found on a worksite. August 09, 2021
Online Exclusives Building a Portable Sanitation Legacy Lindsey Greig is excited to follow in her father’s footsteps at Canada’s Gotta Go Portable Toilet Rentals July 29, 2021
Online Exclusives Do You Charge Enough For Your Services? If you get complaints about pricing, don’t automatically assume it means customers want you to go as cheap as possible. Consider the lessons of the author’s story. July 26, 2021
Editorial What’s the Most Unusual Pumping Job You’ve Ever Performed? You service portable restrooms every day, but don’t forget the nontraditional pumping jobs that can boost revenue and lead to more restroom placements. July 12, 2021
Editorial There’s Potential Work at Campgrounds or With Other Customers Who Don’t Need Restrooms You’re a whiz at placing and servicing portable restrooms at events and construction sites, but where else can you look for new pumping opportunities? July 12, 2021
Online Exclusives When Being Busy Isn’t Always Good Business Don’t automatically be in a hurry to grow your business. Taking your time could benefit your company even more. July 08, 2021
Editorial For UK operator, the journey to small business success is the reward Fresh off an Ironman competition, Jonathan Ibbetson committed himself to another lofty personal goal: building a successful portable restroom operation. June 03, 2021
Editorial How Would Minimum Wage Changes Impact Your Company and Crew? When it comes to discussing federal wage issues, present a clear message and openly address inevitable questions and concerns from employees June 03, 2021
Editorial Follow These Steps to Find a Healthy Work-Life Balance The portable sanitation industry and small-business ownership are demanding and difficult endeavors. To survive and thrive, PROs must carve out time for a rich personal life. June 03, 2021
Online Exclusives Do Employees Deserve Praise Just for Doing Their Job? Giving sincere, positive feedback to your workers is beneficial for retention and your bottom line June 01, 2021
Online Exclusives Keys to Effective Communication for Project Leaders It’s vital to always be mindful about how you’re communicating to others since doing it poorly can have ramifications on job site productivity and efficiency May 20, 2021