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Why ‘employees who think like an owner’ works
The question for so many business owners is often, “How do I get everyone to work hard, do a great...
I’ve got plenty of pests to be thankful for
Pete Schopen lists his least-favorite to most-fun pests to service. And then he ranks his favorite Star Wars movies, too.
The PPP taxability conundrum
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was passed and implemented by the U.S. government in haste, leading to challenges in execution.
Do food-processing plants fit in your business model?
The food processing industry has formal systems in place, from good manufacturing practices (GMPs) to pest management tracking.
A wild ride: PMP’s 2021 State of the Industry Report
Our 2021 State of the Industry survey shows pest management professionals have kept their foot on the gas even amidst...
5 questions with Dan Gordon and Donnie Shelton
PMP interviewed Dan Gordon, CPA, and Donnie Shelton, about how they have teamed up for a new, industry-focused podcast, “PMP...
Industry involvement a worthy investment
Being involved in the pest control industry is an investment to grow your business and gain friendships through different organizations.
Resourceful PMPs make like MacGyver and adapt
If you’ve never seen the TV show “MacGyver,” you don’t know what you’re missing. For the record, I’m focusing on...
Quality assurance’s role in customer retention
The purpose of a quality assurance department is to provide better intel on the business and how customers interact with...
Plan ahead for the coming tax rate increase
The government has put trillions of dollars into the economy to deal with COVID-19. Now, what do we do in...
Focus on labor retention, not cost
While labor costs are a major concern, the strategies for lowering them overwhelmingly included adding benefits for the employee.
Where are you in the business owner life cycle?
Like most owners of small to midsized pest control companies, I wear many hats. As the company grew, I hired...
Tips for attending virtual conferences
These tips will help you make the most of your virtual experience while attending the NMPA's annual PestWorld event online...
Capitalize on your decision to sell
If you’re thinking about selling your pest control company, there are some other things you should be thinking about, too.
From one family-owned company to another
The owners of Lewis Cobb Pest Control considered their employees and customers when deciding to sell their business to Arrow...