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Academy participation provides lasting benefits
Ray Johnson shares the benefits of attending the National Pest Management Association's Academy. The annual event will be in Phoenix...
Bridging the generation gap
On the various Facebook group pages I frequent, such as “Let’s Talk Business Mobile” and “Pest Control Fraternity,” I’ve noticed...
6 ways to improve online ratings
Here are six ways to bolster the number of online reviews your company receives, and thus improve your overall online...
ASPCRO addresses illegal pesticides, fumigation
The Association of Structural Pest Control Regulatory Officials (ASPCRO) is working to address the problem of online sales of illegal...
Never giving up leads to success
Many years ago, I listened to the late, great American motivational speaker Zig Ziglar tell his wonderful story of the...
Tips in time for the busy season
Now that temperatures outside are warming up, customers eager to spend more time in their backyards are keeping pest management...
PMP Summit Sound Bites: Show appreciation, know your competition
At the 2019 Pest Management Professional (PMP) Growth Summit, PMP’s staff encouraged attendees to share the business and pest control...
Contract tips for navigating attorney fee provisions
Pest management professionals (PMPs) should review their contracts for all services at least every two years. Within this review process,...
Recognize the top 3 signs of ‘bug season burnout’
Running a route this time of year, with repeatable 10- to 12-hour days, is stressful. Here are three warning signs...
4 tips to strengthen your online marketing
Here are four tips to help improve and strengthen your pest control company’s online marketing and meet your business goals.
5 decades of being Pete Schopen
For his 50th birthday, Pete Schopen reflects on 50 things he's learned, is thankful for or has changed his life.
Meet the 2019 PMP Growth Summit Partners
The third-annual PMP Growth Summit introduced Boardroom Presentations to give attendees a thumbnail view of the pest control solutions each...
PMP Growth Summit a win-win for attendees
PMPs and leading suppliers build relationships and revenue at the 2019 PMP Growth Summit.
6 key aspects to a pest management businesses
We compare a pest management company to the Marvel gauntlet with the Infinity Stones representing the six key aspects of...
Beware of the customer attrition penalty clause
Sellers looking to maximize purchase price and minimize downside risk must negotiate the customer retention issue to avoid excess attrition.