North American Sweeper Magazine

Several factors prompt the need to expand your business into new markets. It can be that your business is flourishing and has grown to fully occupy existing channels, you have a capable team in place, or your profit margin is really low as the present market isn’t able to cater to your operational costs. The […]

1-800-SWEEPER was on display at NPE, February 23-25 in Charlotte. Though crowds were less than in previous years, it was a very successful show for the national brand. Mike Lucht, President and Ben Steyer, Executive Director from 1-800-SWEEPER were facilitators of a roundtable during the NAPSA sponsored Best Practices for Sweepers session Thursday morning. The […]

With so much turmoil in the world, we sometimes look around and wonder how we can make a difference. Many things are out of our control, but our businesses can be a great force for good if we keep our eyes open for opportunities to serve. You may have heard of or read about “corporate […]

Entrepreneurs are masters of juggling all the elements for business success. You know how to be it all and do it all for your company and customers. But, many small business owners struggle due to two often overlooked business marketing management and planning needs. Here is some general guidance for exposing obstacles to success by […]

If you work full-time as a contractor for street sweeping or paving, you’re probably well aware of the benefits that come with contract work. It allows you a sense of freedom that other employees don’t get with their work. However, we understand that while there are lots of benefits that come with being a contractor, […]

Sometimes the new kid on the block isn’t exactly new. Which is exactly the case when it comes to DTG Recycle. As one of the largest commercial recyclers in the Pacific Northwest, the company is no stranger to helping customers while keeping an eye on environmental impact. Which is why it only made sense for […]

In 2015, auto manufacturers and tech companies started making big promises about autonomous personal vehicles. Toyota, Honda, GM, Tesla, and Google’s Waymo all announced delivery of self-driving cars by 2020. In 2018, The Atlantic predicted that up to one million people a day would ride in driver-less cars in the next two years. But if […]

Congratulations to Progressive Sweeping Contractors for being selected as one of 2021’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For®. ProSweep was also placed in the Top 101 Highest Scoring Companies in the United States. Progressive Sweeping, with locations in Detroit, MI & Toledo, OH, employs over 50 people, full time. Jamus Lapczynski, Human Resources Manager […]

Remember 2020, (the year that keeps on affecting future years). Well, it’s effects are clearly recognizable in some essential leadership trends driving small business strategy in 2022. But, at this point, we can view that as a good thing. Life goes on, and business goes on, and a leaner, more aware, proven resilient economic subsector […]

If you’re like most business owners, you take the beginning of the year to brainstorm, reflect and set new goals going forward. Depending on your volume or how long you’ve been in business, you might be ready to dig a little deeper — specifically when it comes to appealing to potential customers. It takes a […]