--- title: MyTana Blog (4) description: MyTana Blog (4) --- - [866-485-6864](tel:8664856864) - [Contact Us](https://www.mytana.com/contact/) - [Blog](https://blog.mytana.com/) Search for: [Leasing Info](https://www.mytana.com/leasing-information/) [![logo_MyTana](https://blog.mytana.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MyTana%20-Aug2017/images/logo_MyTana.png?width=198&name=logo_MyTana.png)](https://www.mytana.com/) [Home](https://www.mytana.com) [Product Support](https://www.mytana.com/product-manuals/) [My Account](https://www.mytana.com/my-account/) [Cart](https://www.mytana.com/cart/) --- - [Home](https://www.mytana.com) - [Product Support](https://www.mytana.com/product-manuals/) - [My Account](https://www.mytana.com/my-account/) - [Cart](https://www.mytana.com/cart/) # MyTana Blog ## [The Future of Plumbing and Drain Cleaning](https://blog.mytana.com/the-future-of-plumbing-and-drain-cleaning) Posted by [Katie Breeden](https://blog.mytana.com/author/katie-breeden) on Oct 9, 2018 10:57:20 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![The Future of Plumbing and Drain Cleaning](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/classroom-learning.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/the-future-of-plumbing-and-drain-cleaning) The young people aging into the workforce are causing quite a stir. Commentators love to write off Generation Y, or millennials, ([born approximately 1980 through the mid-1990s](https://www.knoll.com/knollnewsdetail/what-comes-after-y-generation-z-arriving-to-the-office-soon)) and Generation Z (born roughly between 1996 and 2013) as unreliable and lazy. But while there are a few bad apples in any group, it’s not a label that should be applied to entire generations. These traits can be found in people from every generation! Millennials' length of time at a job is no shorter than Gen X-ers when they were entering the workforce, according to a Pew Research [study](http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2017/04/19/millennials-arent-job-hopping-any-faster-than-generation-x-did/). The tendency to "job-hop" is not a problem with the people born during a certain decade: it’s an age-group flaw. But it is true that these up-and-coming generations are changing the workforce. For the trade industry, these changes can be jarring. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/the-future-of-plumbing-and-drain-cleaning) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/the-future-of-plumbing-and-drain-cleaning#comments-listing) ## [Cable Machine Blades and Attachments Guide](https://blog.mytana.com/cable-machine-blades-and-attachments-guide) Posted by [Venay Sehgal Bhatia](https://blog.mytana.com/author/venay-sehgal-bhatia) on Sep 21, 2018 10:09:01 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![fb_1200x628](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/Primary_Content/Blade%20Poster/fb_1200x628.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/cable-machine-blades-and-attachments-guide) To do a job right, you need the right tools. When it comes to cable machines, the appropriate blade type and proper application are essential to success. Before unclogging a drain, inspect both the blockage and the line to figure out which attachments will be best. The pipe diameter determines the cable size you should use, which end tools will work, and how the end tools attach. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/cable-machine-blades-and-attachments-guide) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/cable-machine-blades-and-attachments-guide#comments-listing) Topics: [Problem-solving](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/problem-solving), [Resources](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/resources) ## [Invoicing For Success](https://blog.mytana.com/invoicing-for-success) Posted by [Venay Sehgal Bhatia](https://blog.mytana.com/author/venay-sehgal-bhatia) on Sep 7, 2018 2:42:22 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Business-Series-MyTana_Invoice](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/blog/Business%20Series/Business-Series-MyTana_Invoice.png)](https://blog.mytana.com/invoicing-for-success) Did you know the[ average small business waits 21 days to get paid](https://academy.getjobber.com/resources/articles/the-impact-of-unpaid-invoices-on-service-businesses/)? Or that the average small business has only 27 days worth of cash reserves on hand? These stats are jarring because cash flow problems can have major ramifications for your plumbing and drain cleaning business. Healthy cash flow is important to survival, and it requires more than the right amounts of money coming in and out; you have to take timing into account, too. Getting paid on time and in full is key to the success of your business. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/invoicing-for-success) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/invoicing-for-success#comments-listing) Topics: [Business Series](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/business-series), [The Drain Business](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/the-drain-business) ## [The Art of Writing a Job Description](https://blog.mytana.com/the-art-of-writing-a-job-description) Posted by [Katie Breeden](https://blog.mytana.com/author/katie-breeden) on Aug 14, 2018 4:48:23 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Writing a Job Description](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/business-2648052_1920.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/the-art-of-writing-a-job-description) Finding the words to describe a job isn’t easy. While there’s no way to include every little detail, it’s important to convey enough information for applicants to get a sense of role requirements and responsibilities. Without a clear, easy-to-read job description, everyone ends of wasting time. You’ll end up sifting through unqualified applicants, and candidates waste time applying to a job they don’t understand. According to a [Wall Street Journal study](https://blogs.wsj.com/atwork/2013/05/02/how-we-really-read-job-ads/), applicants only spend about a minute reading through a job description before deciding if it’s a good fit. So, how can you write a description that captures the important points quickly and clearly? Consider the job description to be a first impression. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/the-art-of-writing-a-job-description) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/the-art-of-writing-a-job-description#comments-listing) Topics: [Pro Tip](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/pro-tip), [Resources](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/resources) ## [Budgeting for Plumbers and Drain Cleaners](https://blog.mytana.com/budgeting-for-plumbers-and-drain-cleaners) Posted by [Venay Sehgal Bhatia](https://blog.mytana.com/author/venay-sehgal-bhatia) on Aug 9, 2018 3:50:39 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Budgeting for Plumbers and Drain Cleaners](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/blog/Business-Series-MyTana-budgeting.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/budgeting-for-plumbers-and-drain-cleaners) Eighty-two percent of all [businesses fail](https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/187366)because of poor money management. Given this number, ensuring effective money management should be a priority for any small business looking to thrive and succeed in today’s economic environment. And having a thought-out, well-written and executable budget is a necessary component of running a business that can withstand common financial roadblocks. Budgeting can help your business become financially sustainable by helping you: [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/budgeting-for-plumbers-and-drain-cleaners) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/budgeting-for-plumbers-and-drain-cleaners#comments-listing) Topics: [Business Series](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/business-series), [The Drain Business](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/the-drain-business) ## [Is Your Hourly Rate Sustainable?](https://blog.mytana.com/is-your-hourly-rate-sustainable) Posted by [Venay Sehgal Bhatia](https://blog.mytana.com/author/venay-sehgal-bhatia) on Jul 31, 2018 1:39:43 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![followup-pricing-calculator-mast-email](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/Primary_Content/Hourly%20Rate%20Calculator/followup-pricing-calculator-mast-email.png)](https://blog.mytana.com/is-your-hourly-rate-sustainable) As a small business owner, deciding your hourly rates is one of the most important tasks that you face. You have to look at your business in a holistic manner, balancing costs with profit, and calculate a number that can satisfy both. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/is-your-hourly-rate-sustainable) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/is-your-hourly-rate-sustainable#comments-listing) Topics: [Resources](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/resources), [The Drain Business](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/the-drain-business) ## [Never Bored: Life as a Drain Tech](https://blog.mytana.com/never-bored-life-as-a-drain-tech) Posted by [Allison Symonds](https://blog.mytana.com/author/allison-symonds) on Jul 19, 2018 11:37:09 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Ultimate Drain Services, Inc.](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/812.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/never-bored-life-as-a-drain-tech) When one of the largest malls in the world ran into trouble during an expansion, its team called in Keith Mittl. The $100-million project had come to a halt after developers became concerned about inconsistencies in their sewer plans, and they couldn’t move forward until they were confident of the system’s layout. Keith arrived, camera and equipment on hand, and he quickly identified major errors in the existing blueprints. The variations were so significant that many doubted his report, but Keith stood by his work. Upon further inspection, the mall’s developers confirmed that the sewer layout was indeed different than the available plans. Keith—and his MyTana equipment—were spot on. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/never-bored-life-as-a-drain-tech) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/never-bored-life-as-a-drain-tech#comments-listing) Topics: [Customer Spotlight](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/customer-spotlight) ## [Is Torque a Friend or Foe?](https://blog.mytana.com/torque-friend-or-foe) Posted by [Katie Breeden](https://blog.mytana.com/author/katie-breeden) on Jul 11, 2018 2:40:58 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Cable Machine Danger](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/blog/cable-torque-blog-banner-retina.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/torque-friend-or-foe) What’s the most dangerous part of working a cable machine? Building up torque. Merriam-Webster defines [torque](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/torque) as “a turning or twisting force.” In a cable machine, this force is generated when the reel spins and cable is fed into the pipe, but an obstruction stops the rotation of the cutting blade. When this happens, the tension known as torque builds rapidly. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/torque-friend-or-foe) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/torque-friend-or-foe#comments-listing) ## [The Drain Cleaner's Guide to Employee Safety Training](https://blog.mytana.com/drain-cleaner-plumbers-guide-to-employee-safety-training) Posted by [Venay Sehgal Bhatia](https://blog.mytana.com/author/venay-sehgal-bhatia) on Jun 19, 2018 6:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![Safety Training for Drain Cleaning and Plumbing Businesses](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/blog/Business%20Series/Business-Series-MyTana-Safety.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/drain-cleaner-plumbers-guide-to-employee-safety-training) ## Is Your Crew Ready for National Safety Month? Keeping people safe on the job is crucial to the success of any business and the morale of its employees. However, safety training is too often overlooked during on-boarding and throughout the tenure of your crew. In any case, keeping employees safe on the job is more than just a good business practice — it’s the law. Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970, employers are responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace, and safety training is an important aspect of complying with this requirement. When was the last time you thought about your training program? June is National Safety Month, so now is the perfect time to improve or reevaluate how you’re helping your employees stay safe on the job. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/drain-cleaner-plumbers-guide-to-employee-safety-training) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/drain-cleaner-plumbers-guide-to-employee-safety-training#comments-listing) Topics: [Business Series](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/business-series), [The Drain Business](https://blog.mytana.com/tag/the-drain-business) ## [Are You Protecting Your Health?](https://blog.mytana.com/are-you-protecting-your-health) Posted by [MyTana](https://blog.mytana.com/author/mytana) on Jun 11, 2018 7:08:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![ecoli_image_mytana-1](https://blog.mytana.com/hubfs/ecoli_image_mytana_crop.jpg)](https://blog.mytana.com/are-you-protecting-your-health) With the many strange and gross things that end up down the toilet, drain cleaning isn’t a job for the squeamish. It’s also not a job for the careless. Drain cleaners are exposed to a variety of dangerous pathogens and substances in the course of their work. Preventing contact with these hazards, and maintaining a firm barrier between “clean” spaces and “dirty” spaces, is vital to their health. [Read More](https://blog.mytana.com/are-you-protecting-your-health) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://blog.mytana.com/are-you-protecting-your-health#comments-listing) [Previous](https://blog.mytana.com/page/3) [All posts](https://blog.mytana.com/all) [Next](https://blog.mytana.com/page/5) ## About MyTana MyTana is a full-service manufacturer of drain cleaning and inspection equipment, including cable machines, drain jetters and plumber cameras. The company also offers cables, blades, nozzles and other accessories for plumbers and drain cleaners. By selling direct, MyTana is able to maintain competitive pricing while offering a high level of personalized service and support. 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