American Liquid Waste Magazine

Over time, the old cliché about putting customers first has proven to be only half right. In today’s business environment, including in the portable toilet industry, employers understand better than previous generations that equal to attracting and keeping good customers, is the need to attract and keep good employees. In fact, there’s little hope for […]

The most successful business owners see themselves as lifetime learners. They live in a mode of asking questions, listening to people, including family, friends, employees, industry peers, management experts, mentors and others with valuable knowledge and ideas to offer. Here are some essential questions that every small business owner should ask, to check yourself for […]

The PolyJohn family of companies is pleased to announce the newest member of our team. Chris Davis joined PolyJohn on the First of February. He brings over 20 years’ experience in portable sanitation equipment sales, having represented a few of the industry’s established brands. Michael Cooper, President of PolyJohn Enterprises Whiting Indiana, made the announcement […]

Diversification of products and services can create a more robust and sustainable business model for any type of large or small business. Shifting to a business model with multiple income streams, just like any other business growth strategy, has its advantages and disadvantages. All of those should be carefully considered before reallocating or investing in […]

Many businesses look to make adjustments as they start implementing strategize for a new year. Small businesses are, by definition, constrained by budget. Therefore, it’s a given that marketing your portable restroom products and services effectively can be a challenge. Plus, many business owners find it very demanding to do a great job with marketing […]

Starting your own portable restroom business is a big, exciting challenge. It’s a time to gather up all the good advice you can get, and then go your own way. Of course, the wise new entrepreneur does keep all of the truly good advice swirling around his or her decision-making process along the way in […]

Outsourcing bookkeeping, accounting and controller services has become an increasingly popular solution for small to medium-sized businesses today. Off-site teams of knowledgeable, well-skilled accounting professionals now support growing businesses across the United States. Improved accounting practices can help businesses operate more efficiently, grow faster, and increase profitability. For growing businesses, not yet in the size […]

You’ve been working diligently to build your portable restroom business, but have found that business has become stagnant and sales are weakening. You’re starting to realize that combining a quality product, punctual service, and a polite demeanor apparently are not enough to keep customers coming back and referring you to their industry contacts. Here are […]

An encouraging 59% of small business owners surveyed by the National Small Business Association’s last year indicated that they expect the U.S. economy to continue growing through this year. The NSBA’s 2017 year-end report also indicated that a high percentage of the survey respondents said they are very confident about the future of their businesses. […]

American Companies, Kansas City American Companies is a success story of bold business modeling, spectacular diversification, and logistical genius. For professionals in the liquid waste industry, look here for inspiration, fresh ideas, supreme industry training, and an exhilarating story of the building of a site services empire—portable toilets of various types throughout the region—all starting […]