Sean Clifford, Massey Services' GreenUp Division sales manager, has been designated as a Certified Irrigation Contractor and WaterSense Partner with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
"Focus on keeping your company worthy of your customers' loyalty," says author Tom DeCotiis. "If you do, then you will propel your business through this downturn and create a solid foundation from which to grow in the future."
As I continue working with family pest management businesses, it's interesting to see how the second or third generations view older generations' business performance.
It's hard to believe it's been a whole years since I started writing the Build Your Business column for Pest Management Professional magazine. It feels like only yesterday I was having conversations with Frank Andorka about writing this monthly column. A whole year — this is lucky no. 13.
When the subject turns to politics in this industry, I'm always fascinated to watch pest management professionals (PMPs) tie themselves into knots discussing their conflicted feelings about government and the role it plays in their lives. As we rush headlong into our quadrennial election ritual (where we pretend to pick the man or woman we think can best lead the free world) the discussion usually heats to fever pitch.
