Emily Thomas Kendrick: In the people business
Emily Thomas Kendrick hires and retains “rock stars” that not only have technical prowess, but sales and people skills, too. Read more»
Recruiting, training and retaining ‘A’ players
Tips from the trenches: How to turn your No. 1 operations obstacle into your No. 1 business growth opportunity. Read more»
Owners must anticipate, manage employee mistakes
Owners must always be prepared because it only takes a split second for a technician to lose focus and make a mistake. Read more»
The problem with standardized pest management
Not every customer has the very same pest problem in a home the exact same size and condition. Read more»
Versacor wins Texas employer award
Southlake, Texas-based pest management provider Versacor Enterprises has been named as one of the 2018 Best Companies to Work for in Texas. The awards program was created in 2006 and is a project of Texas Monthly, the Texas Association of... Read more»
Coalmarch Productions: Build: How to Create a Phenomenal Team For Your Service Business
As the follow-up to Coalmarch President Donnie Shelton’s Grow! Inbound Marketing System (IMS): How to Rapidly and Profitably Grow Your Service Company Online, newly introduced Build tackles the the myth of the well-rounded service business owner and gets to the... Read more»
What’s your pest management company’s child care policy?
Per an extensive press release, since 2013, Care.com’s Cost of Care Survey has culled insights from more than 1,000 parents nationwide about their child care spending habits, including the rising costs of babysitters, day cares, and nannies. According to the study, 32 percent report... Read more»
Forgely: Free Hiring Guide
The team at Forgely, a people management software specifically designed for the pest management and lawn care industries, has released a new insider’s guide to what owners needs to know to hire the best pest management technicians and keep them... Read more»