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10 Ways to Generate Referrals

Jim Olsztynski
February 1, 2006
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Most everyone would agree with the old saying that “word-of-mouth is the best form of advertising.” Sometimes it just happens, but more often than not, you need to instigate it.
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How to Calculate and Control Pressure Tank Drawdown

Bob Pelikan
February 1, 2006
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The amount of drawdown capacity is determined by a formula known as Boyle's Law, and February's “Tech Topics” covers this formula and how to apply it to real-life conditions.
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The 2005 NGWA Exposition in Atlanta and Other Travels

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
February 1, 2006
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Praise for the annual convention, and further adventures while on the job are the topics of this month's “Porky's Hole Thoughts.”
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The 2005 NGWA National Convention

Wayne Nash
February 1, 2006
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One columnist offers his perspective on the recent National Ground Water Association expo, including highlights and some misadventures. A good show with worthwhile seminars, but getting around, whether around town or in the hotel, wasn't easy.
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Differential Sticking

Wayne Nash
January 3, 2006
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This year, I've seen several cases of differential sticking - or “wall stuck,” as a lot of drillers call it - but first I've got to tell you what my “idjit” brother Willard did at Thanksgiving.
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News, Notes and Reminders

Greg Ettling
January 3, 2006
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Check out his month's “For Openers” column. The recent hurricanes, coupled with increased water quality concerns, are driving immediate demand for residential water treatment equipment.
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Further Travels, More Adventures

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
January 3, 2006
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“Porky's Hole Thoughts” recounts tales from the Cutters' most recent journey - I have a new job traveling several states, calling on drillers, irrigators and suppliers. Who would have thought there was a paying job out there, calling on clients, telling them about a fantastic product and finding new stories for “Porky's Hole Thoughts!”
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Pressure Tanks

Bob Pelikan
January 3, 2006
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This month, “Tech Topics” covers conventional and captive-air tanks. There are two primary reasons for having a pressure tank in a pumped water system.
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Failures to Communicate

Jim Olsztynski
January 3, 2006
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“Smart Business” looks at common causes of miscommunication and how to prevent them. “Communication failure” is a catchall term that describes the cause of probably 90 percent of all business problems. Failures to communicate happen in many ways, for many reasons.
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Killer Contract Language

Jim Olsztynski
December 5, 2005
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A discussion of subcontracts and what contractors need to know.
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