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...
Teach commercial clients about pest prevention
Are you marketing to office building clientele, or perhaps are overdue for training with existing accounts in this market segment?...
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...
Real Green announces mobile marketing seminars
Industry software provider Real Green Systems announces a series of free seminars across the country for existing and potential customers....
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...
Network like a pro
Editor’s Note: A version of this column appeared on Van Klaveren’s blog this spring. To expand their business reach, pest...
Aerialink: Conversations Messaging Platform
One-on-one conversations via text messaging provide a personalized and convenient customer experience. When a customer texts an inquiry to your...
PMP learns humbling lesson at pest conference
The echo of the lecturer’s voice was still resonating through the banquet hall, and I could already feel my face...
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...
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....
PMC: Exit Planning Services
Pro-Motion Consulting (PMC) is a full-service management, marketing and operations consulting firm that specializes in assisting pest management business owners...
Inspect-All named Atlanta Pacesetter
Inspect-All Services, an Atlanta-based pest control and home inspection firm, was ranked No. 78 on the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s annual...
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...
7 steps to a more ‘fit’ pest management firm
Treat business like a workout, both mentally and fiscally, and see the difference. In addition to being a police officer,...