PMPs: Protectors of public health
During his keynote at our PMP Growth Summit Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2017, columnist Pete Schopen recalled the story of how...
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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....
PMPs, suppliers meet one-on-one at inaugural PMP Growth Summit
This week in Orlando, Fla., Pest Management Professional magazine has brought together pest management professionals (PMPs) and several sponsors for...
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...
Q&A: Which digital technology trends are impacting the pest industry?
Which digital technology trends are having a big impact on our industry? Experts chime in: “Smartphones and tablets are likely...
Web Extra: PMP contributors have their say on technology trends
On p. 14 of our January issue, Pest Management Professional magazine columnists Pete Schopen and Mark Sheperdigian have their say on...
How to instill pride in your employees
My father-in-law, Fred, used to frequently remind me that it didn’t matter what he thought about me, or what my...
Be selective with pest management add-on services
One of my favorite movies is “Goodfellas.” I could watch it every day if my wife would let me. One...
How to equip employees with tech for success
I get many inquiries from other pest management professionals (PMPs), and one of the most commonly asked questions is about...
How companies can bounce back from a zero rating
It finally happened. We got a zero rating from a client. Over the past 10 years, the worst rating we...
PMP earns editorial, design awards
Pest Management Professional (PMP) magazine earned four regional awards and is up for a national award from the American Society...
Billing: 5 steps to collecting payments
Recently, I was talking to another pest management professional who told me something so scary, it forced me to sit...
Assure 10 years in business with these tips
Pop the champagne! Bring out the giant cake! Schopen Pest Solutions is 10 years old this month! If anyone is...
5 steps to bring your business from good to great
Baseball players play 162 games per year. The average player gets approximately 155 hits per season, or one hit per...
How to decide on the name of your company
Before my oldest son was born, my wife and I had an epic argument on what we should name him....
Making Winter Downtime Productive
I grew up on a farm in Western Nebraska, way up in the high plains of the Sand Hills, just...