Fuel is a variable cost you can fix
There are literally hundreds of ways we can lower fuel costs, but the most obvious is less windshield time. What are you doing to control this variable cost? Read more»
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 Angus MacGyver as portrayed by Richard Dean Anderson from 1985-1992, not the reboot with Lucas Till that started in 2016.... Read more»
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. Read more»
It’s time to put a stop to employee turnover
Are we so content that we live through all the issues other industries struggle with, that we just accept turnover as a natural occurrence? Read more»
Plan pest management services with weather in mind
With just a few minutes’ investment in the day to check the weather predictions, a lot of weather-related downtime in the field could be avoided. Read more»
The lifespan of an account
One of the most valuable lessons I learned came when I was a pest control technician. I was asked to meet the owner of my company at the office of a huge apartment complex, a complex that was canceling. I... Read more»
Customers at home engaged in pest control
Customers who have been spending more time at home seem to be more engaged and curious about pest control, asking questions and sharing observations. Read more»
Take steps to keep income steady
During COVID-19, pest control company owners can steer their ship — their small business — to calmer waters to mitigate losses from the pandemic. Read more»