Small Business Articles

We’re at the start of a new talent war. Ask any employer who is trying to recruit for any skilled trade and...

The Portable Sanitation Association International just launched a new website at www.psai.org. The website was retooled to support the association’s new tiered...

The customer is always right. Or so claims the popular, and seemingly motivational, poster so often seen in break rooms and reception...

Two years ago, I met Bob and Tim; two business partners who were so different that they couldn’t see their way past...

The phrase “pain at the pump” has become almost a mantra for everyone in the 21st century, with gasoline and diesel prices...

Wherever you weigh in on global warming — whether you stand with Al Gore or Rush Limbaugh — there’s one issue we...

The Fourth of July weekend is often the first really busy weekend in the portable sanitation business calendar. Fireworks shows, parades and...

Many business owners and managers wonder how to keep employees motivated. They say, “I want employees excited to come to work; we...

This week we’re excited to launch our first podcast here at the Portable Restroom Operator website. Check out the June PROfile story featuring...

Excellent service is the key to operating any type of business. We all know that to be truly successful, we must provide...

It doesn’t matter what type of business you’re in; people will call you with problems, looking for solutions. Your top marketing person...

If you’ve ever placed an order for a hamburger at a fast-food drive-thru window, you were likely asked, “Would you like fries...

In April, the Oregon Waste Water Association held its annual conference and as the conference chair I had several opportunities to address...

As the owner of a 25-year-old business, I’ve learned the ins and outs of growing a company from the bottom up. Here...