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SCHAPPERT is owner of The Bug Doctor, Ocala, Fla., and administrator for Facebook industry discussion group Pest Cemetery. He may be reached at bugdoctor@embarqmail.com.

Posts by the Author

June 15, 2022

Minimizing the effects of inflation

Jerry Schappert, ACE, answers the inflation question: What can we do in our businesses to help our dollar regain a little strength?...

May 11, 2022

Observations on the general economy

Jerry Schappert, owner of The Bug Doctor, discusses the current economy and how business owners can plan for the future. ...

April 13, 2022

Make employees more than your team, make them family

Jerry Schappert, ACE, explains that firms today are trying to create a great company culture, and are striving to give their staff a feeling of belonging and purpose....

March 11, 2022

Making it work during shorter months

Jerry Schappert, ACE, shares three strategies to try that can make for a full, productive month of work. ...

February 02, 2022

Fostering pride in pest control

Incentives don't work like they used to when it comes to hiring employees. Jerry Schappert, ACE, shares ways to get potential employees interested. ...

January 28, 2022

How to shore up your weakest links

Jerry Schappert, ACE, discusses how to strengthen your weakest links when it comes to supply chain issues and solutions. ...

December 15, 2021

Sell with a service — as appropriate

Jerry Schappert, owner of The Bug Doctor, explains that a targeted sales approach can be a win-win for everyone by educating while selling to customers. ...

November 09, 2021

Don’t quake in your boots when there’s a new sheriff in town

Jerry Schappert, ACE, shares how to approach the situation when a new boss takes over a company. ...

October 12, 2021

Should you sell to the colleague or the kids?

Jerry Schappert, ACE, discusses the decision to sell your company to another colleague or a family member. ...

September 29, 2021

How to retain revenue when clients relocate

I was surprised to find out that the average time people in the U.S. stay in their homes is 13 years — at least, according to personal finance analysis firm......