Water Well Journal

Too many companies forget to bill and have no problem doing the work. Billing is just as important as the work itself. Ricky Tompkins in "WWJ Closeup", page 10 PUNCH LIST The February issue of Water Well Journal focuses on drilling bits, tips, and techniques, and will include a feature article on the advantages of the dual rotary drilling method and converting a rig to it. waterwelljournal.com 56 n January 2023 WWJ I believe you have to diversify or die during recession times. Try to play the game of updating equipment when the economy is strong and get your depreciation but don't chase that so hard you get in over your head if a slowdown comes and they always do. Matthew Brown, CWD, CVCLD in "Recession-Proofing the Business", page 21 The Farm Bill which funds the U.S. Department of Agriculture is due to pass in 2023, and while I expect it to be a fight, I think it will ultimately make its way to the President's desk. Ben Frech in "A Crazy But Good Year", page 8 The most important step to minimizing your small business tax is to make sure you deduct every dollar you spend on business expenses. This means being organized. Alexandra Walsh in "Tax Tips for Small Businesses", page 33 I find it helpful, if available, to look at the outcrop of formations that I am developing as a water supply. Being able to see the geology on a larger scale gives me a better feeling of what I anticipate encountering at depth. Thom Hanna, RG in "Aquifer Types of North America", page 35 Long work hours and extended, irregular shifts may lead to fatigue and to physical and mental stress. Working extended shifts may also involve prolonged exposure to potential health hazards such as noise, chemicals, and injury. Alexandra Walsh in "Preventing Fatigue and Stress in the Workplace", page 26

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