The Learning Spot
Articles, news, client stories, event recaps, and more. Check here to learn what's new and what's next in the home services industry.
August 16, 2021
Last week PMP hosted a webinar sponsored by Slingshot with Dan Gordon, CPA, author, Pest Management Professional columnist, and founder of PCO Bookkeepers, as he revealed the secrets to improving efficiency, productivity, and revenue growth for pest control companies by measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) against other successful players in the industry.
August 4, 2021
Before setting your price, you should investigate the average price for pest control services in your area. How much does an exterminator cost these days anyway? The average pest control costs can vary depending on where you are. For instance, the price of pest control jobs rodent infestation in New York City is higher than it is in Utah. Check out a few of your competitor’s websites to determine the average pest control costs in your area, which will give you a ballpark of what you should be shooting for.
June 30, 2021
Data shows that approximately 74% of people are likely to switch brands and companies if the buying process is too difficult. With your pest control company actively knocking on doors, it means you are present. Homeowners can ask any questions, get the information they need, and schedule service right then and there.
June 23, 2021
Your new CRM needs to have the traditional functionalities of any system, but be fully optimized to handle everything related to marketing and communication. When you use a pest control software like PestPac, your company benefits from features that improve efficiency, drive more revenue, and improve customer satisfaction.
June 16, 2021
How can you maintain the integrity of the family pest business while evolving with the times? These 10 tips will help you navigate the nuances of working with family while expanding operations.
June 9, 2021
Whether you are preventing or removing potentially harmful insects, rodents, or reptiles from residential and commercial properties, or landscaping, maintaining turf, mowing lawns, or removing debris, you want to be a good boss and manage your resources well — particularly your human resources.
June 2, 2021
Small business owners have stressors that others simply don’t have to face. That’s especially true for owners of seasonal businesses like lawn care and pest control. When you’re not hiring and restaffing to scale up for the busy season, you’re preparing to get through the slow months.
May 19, 2021
Company owners who want to run a sustainable pest business first need to understand the direction in which the industry is moving. Second, they need to formulate a plan to build pest control revenue to improve strategically, financially, and operationally.
May 18, 2021
Pest control managers in marketing, call center operations, and accounting discuss what is needed from their team to most effectively guide the company’s departments for future growth and profitability.
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