Category Archives: The Business Of Pest Control

The how to of a pest control business.

3 Simple Ways For Small Pest Control Companies To Grow

Posted on September 9, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Everybody’s a guru nowadays aren’t they? You got your blog masters, sales enhancers, personal well being experts and the motivational wizards to name but a few. One thing they all have in common in their bios is that they have … Continue reading →

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Is it Ok if I fire a customer?

Posted on June 7, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

I’ve read a lot of books on how to build your business and I’ve got a ton of formulas in my head and some I use as I struggle along the mean streets of entrepreneurship. Some are great and so … Continue reading →

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Single Operator Setbacks And Keeping The Faith

Posted on May 26, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

It can be lonely out there on your own and you find yourself dreaming of that day when you send your 5th truck out for the days run and you head back inside your cozy office. Diane is on the … Continue reading →

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Being Sued For Termite Damage-Have You Reached A Verdict?

Posted on May 7, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

The sun was lowering in the sky and I could see it through the window but that meant looking just passed my accuser and I refused to let her think I was afraid to look her in the eyes. With … Continue reading →

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Being Sued For Termite Damage-The Gavel Drops

Posted on May 6, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Back in the over sized room and still feeling like I got rail roaded in mediation my accuser and I waited our turn to appear before the judge. While sitting there I took notice of all the different kinds of … Continue reading →

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Being Sued For Termite Damage-The Mediation Debacle

Posted on May 4, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

What does a fatal electric shock and a law suit against a termite company for a real estate inspection have in common? The answer, both are #1 killers. Electric shock kills more technicians than any chemical and termites and termite … Continue reading →

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Pest Control Is A Complaint Business

Posted on March 17, 2010 by The Bug Doctor

Pest control is a complaint business and don’t let anybody fool you. It could be your mother as a client, best friend, pastor it doesn’t matter because any bug they see or problem they have that they perceive to fall … Continue reading →

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