Lonnie Alonso, president of Columbus Pest Control in Columbus, Ohio, stresses the importance and value of pest management professionals (PMPs) having a good rapport with legislators. A second-generation PMP, Alonso has actively worked with state and local legislators for years. He was interviewed at Pest Management Professional‘s inaugural PMP Growth Summit, which was held Jan. […]
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Why business owners may dread Friday afternoons
You’ll hear many business owners complain about Monday mornings because it seems like anything that can go wrong usually does....
Scherzingers stress importance of NPMA Legislative Day
Authors’ Note: This edition of Face Off between Kurt and Eric Scherzinger is from a conversation they had in December...
5 ways to improve termite management revenue
When opportunity knocks for this service segment, be sure to open the door. In a slightly different way than general...
Get a slice of M&A knowledge
To say I’m a fan of pizza is an understatement. A few years back, I received a call from one...
Tips on tapping into the millennial market
A millennial herself, Gabrielle Jackson Bosché has constructed quite a career helping companies better attract and retain employees and customers...
How changing interest rates affect company valuations
As noted in “M&A: How to maximize your pest control firm’s potential,” when using an annual free cash flow model...
Phil Cooper examines pest management technology and hiring
Phil Cooper, CEO of Cooper Pest Solutions, talks about the pest management industry’s growing use of interception devices at the...
Reduce taxes with proper deductions
As the adage goes, you’ve got to spend money to make money. It follows that knowing how to maximize your...
Giveaways: Make trade show booths great again
Happy New Year from the Johnson family. Let’s start 2017 off with a borrowed line from our new President, Donald...
M&A: Don’t overlook tax impact on sellers
One commonly overlooked aspect of a mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transaction is determining the tax impact on the seller. Without...
Pest industry M&A: A historical perspective
Historically, the professional pest management industry can be best described as a family affair. The majority of firms start as...
Mobile websites: Google to penalize for pop-up ads
Google is cracking down on mobile websites that intentionally degrade the online browsing experience for the rest of us. Starting...
PMP learns the importance of license recertification
I have this recurring dream/nightmare: I’m working in radio again (my first profession), and I’m preparing to go on air...
Rentokil adopts Qlik Sense analytics platform
Rentokil Initial is using the Qlik Sense analytics platform to gain better insights from its product and global company operations...
M&A: How to maximize your pest management firm’s potential
The variables for the pest management mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process have changed over time. Here’s what you need to...