Greetings from the Great Smoky Mountains! We are in the full swing of summer, and lots of tourists are going to Dollywood and our wonderful National Park. Gatlinburg is open and ready for business, in spite of the horrible wildfires we had last November, and I just wanted to spread the word that we are […]
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PMPs forecast revenue growth opportunities for 2017-21
Pest management professionals (PMPs) look to the future by envisioning their business’ greatest opportunities for revenue growth over the next...
GPS and routing technology may impact insurance
Pest management professionals (PMPs) who use GPS and routing technology may not necessarily receive a discount on their insurance. They...
Photography: A value-added service
Last month at the North Central Branch of the Entomological Society of America event, I had the privilege of preparing...
Schopen Pest Solutions to move HQ
I purchased a former grocery store in downtown McHenry, Ill., to become the new corporate headquarters of Schopen Pest Solutions....
Combat morale issues by investing in employees
Getting and keeping good staff can be a challenge. Having been in the industry for 30 years, I have seen...
Know the law before you hire
The hiring process can be complicated and time-consuming. State and federal regulations don’t make the task easier; however, following the...
What’s the best way to convince a customer to cooperate with you?
“Take the time to listen to the client’s concerns. Perform above expectations. Do what you promised to do. Follow up.”...
PMPs: Focus on one game-changing project at a time
One of my favorite hobbies is photography. I’ve always had an interest in taking good photographs, but in the past...
What every tech should have in their truck
As we get ready for spring, here’s a list of 26 items you and your techs might need (or probably...
Listen carefully to your customers
Customers depend on us to listen to their needs and respond with great service, so it’s important to listen carefully....
Will marijuana legalization hit your bottom line?
The high cost of drug use. As more and more states legalize marijuana — Missouri, Rhode Island and Virginia may...
How to up your website’s Google game
Have you searched your business name online lately? Is your website the first result, or are you even on the...
Multiple termite inspection documents tell the whole story
Not only can termite callbacks be costly for a pest management company’s bottom line, they can negatively affect relationships with...
Better time management increases profits
I was at a seminar the other day, and asked the attendees whether they ever thought about what they sell....
How marijuana legalization impacts your pest management business
With marijuana now legalized for medical or recreational use in several states, what is a pest management company’s responsibility to...