What happens when a skilled mechanic launches a business without knowing the first thing about running one? For John Jouvenaux, it meant...
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Businessman Sees Lucrative Side of Portable Restrooms
Brian Knoper loves a good challenge. And that’s exactly what he faced when he bought Kerkstra Portable Restroom Services in March 2020...
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Avoid the Shell Game: Why Transparent Pricing is Key to Customer Trust
In industries like pumping and portable sanitation sectors where trust is paramount, few things can generate customer loyalty quicker than transparent pricing. As a...
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A Versatile Company Means Widespread Service
A four-day special event needs all-day service for hundreds of restrooms. A couple of service trucks break down during a busy national...
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Protect Your Portable Restroom Operation From Bad Employees
How much of a negative impact can the bad apples in your organization have? Is having no bad employees a realistic goal?
First things first:...
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7 Tips for Better Inventory Management
Inventory management isn’t only for retailers and manufacturers. It’s also key for service-based businesses like portable restroom operators and septic pumping companies...
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Writing a Formal Business Plan Creates a Blueprint for Success
John Monroe understands the importance of setting goals.
In 2024, at age 60, he completed his sixth triathlon. Although he fell short of...
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Happiness In Business and at Home
In today’s society, there is more stress on people to succeed and do more with less. Everyone is hustling for that golden...
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Doin’ It Our Way
When Chad Hasz was growing up, little did he know the key to his future career was right next door.
He was best...
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Giving Back
We are rapidly approaching the end of the year, a special time often characterized by the phrase “’tis the season.” It’s a...
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Seattle Operator Starts From Scratch
After decades as a college soccer referee, Will Niccolls decided he’d rather make calls in a different arena: the portable sanitation sector.
So...
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7 Myths and Mistakes to Avoid When Growing Your Business
As a business owner, you understand the importance of growth. Without it, your portable sanitation business may struggle to survive in a...
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Top Investment Evaluation Techniques for Your Business
Whether it’s expanding operations, upgrading equipment or undertaking new projects, business owners need effective strategies to evaluate and justify their investment choices....
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Tom and Denise Turner Were Rejuvenated With a New Business in Their 60s
At a point where many people are starting to contemplate retirement, Tom and Denise Turner instead leaned hard into a new career...



















