Finding and hiring the right people for your company is essential for business success. This was a key message that surfaced at this year’s Pesticon, and it’s an issue across industries. Getting recruitment right in the property and pest control sectors needn’t be impossible –
As a business, making a stellar first impression is more than just a courteous gesture; it’s a vital component of building trust, credibility, and a loyal customer base. When people have a pest problem or other need with their property, they usually need help fast. So,
As a building or pest inspector, a significant portion of your work may be from customers who are looking to buy a property. Your pre-purchase building inspection or pest inspection could be the deciding factor that helps them decide to buy or not to buy.
Many pest control and building inspection business owners may not realise that they’re an integral part of the sustainability puzzle. With the public becoming more and more aware of the importance of eco-friendly and sustainable products and practices, this will likely play an increasingly key
In today’s Australian property market, pre-purchase building inspections are very much the norm and this will no doubt continue given the value they provide to prospective purchasers. The increasing popularity of this service is welcomed by timber pest and building inspectors – more business! –
Today Rapid Solutions is sharing not one case study of insurance claims against termite inspectors, but four. If you’re in the business of termite inspection, your customers count on you to provide a thorough and professional service. However, they might not always listen to your
Record keeping is important for any business, but it’s especially important for pest control and other property services businesses. Not only is it to keep your operations streamlined and organised, but to protect you from liability if something is to go wrong. When you’re starting
Pest control online training courses weren’t always in high demand; there were peaks and troughs. But then COVID happened. Suddenly distance working and learning became far more popular – and necessary! Thanks to more than two decades of experience, Rapid Training was ready for the
The team at Termite Professional magazine is racing towards the finish in organising this year’s Termite Professional Conference. Running from 5-7 July in Maroochydore, Queensland, the two-day event is being held specifically for pest managers who want to improve their understanding of termites and further
On one hand, end of financial year (EOFY) can be the perfect time to cash in on great promotions and discounts across all kind of materials, equipment and more for your business – including car sales. This may be of particular interest if your pest
The biggest event in the pest management industry calendar, Pesticon 2023, is taking place at The Star Gold Coast from 16 to 18 August this year. Hosted by the Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association Limited (AEPMA) and supported by Rapid Solutions, it brings together suppliers
Pet safety during pest control is a must – it’s something you absolutely have to practice. Your customers’ pets are their loved ones and, as a trusted service provider, you have an obligation to do the best thing by them too. After all, getting rid
Recently, we asked our Rapid Solutions Facebook community for hints and tips on the best pest control truck setup. We recognise that every pest control business is different so knew it was worthwhile collecting opinions from various in-the-know sources. Some prefer one vehicle over another
Pest control covers such a wide range of creepy crawlies, yet some inspire more fear in customers than others. Cockroach pest control is a great example. While cockroaches don’t cause property damage the way termites do and may not sting like bees they certainly make
If you’re reading this you’re likely looking to start an essential service in an industry with high demand year round. Clever move. In Australia, our flourishing insect ecosystem makes pest control an essential service. As of 2022, the industry has a market size of $1.4 billion
How much does pest control insurance cost and what is the average cost of pest control insurance? These are top questions to ask if you operate or plan to run a pest control company. Without pest control insurance, if anything goes wrong – like a
Rapid Solutions recently sat down to a conversation with the owner of Rebel Pest Professionals, Leah Kime. Why? Because we know she’s done some amazing things for her business in a relatively short amount of time. In just a few years Leah has grown her
Property owners don’t always realise calling in a pest controller is only part of working towards solving their pest problem. They likely don’t consider the value in preparing the premises (whether business or home) to be ready for inspection and treatment before you arrive. As
At some point in many Aussies’ lives they hope to become a homeowner. This is one reason why building and pest inspection is a great profession to be in – you’re in high demand. Often, when someone is looking to purchase or properly maintain a
Business systems and processes that are tailored to your unique operation is something you need to put time, energy and focus into. Getting this area of your business right is extremely important to get things running in an organised, consistent and easily repeatable way. When
With changes to the requirements of pest control licensing requirements in NSW coming into play in December 2022, Rapid Training has received a range of queries from the industry. Most clients are understandably focused on learning how these changes affect them and what they need
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