On 25 May Rapid Solutions held its first industry forum for promoting positive mental health, understanding its importance for the pest and building services industry. We partnered with Lifeline to bring their ‘In Conversation with Lifeline’ presentation direct to pesties in the Newcastle NSW area,
Ever found yourself in the position where you want to make use of a contractor to support your pest or building services business? If this is the case you’ve likely wondered about subcontractors and insurance. And if you haven’t then you should! If you’re in
Everyone’s talking about Australian real estate prices and where they’re heading. Many of our customers are telling us they’re still super busy with pre-purchase inspection reports as properties are snapped up across major cities and regional areas in all states and territories. We’ve even heard
In our first article on termites, we tackled the treatment options available when you find live termites during an inspection. After an initial termite treatment to rid the building of live termites, the second phase then has to be implemented. This focuses on preventing the
Termites. They can cause huge problems in buildings, which can cause huge problems for the professional pest controllers in charge of safeguarding them. Here’s some key information you need to know about the types of termites in Australia, and the termite treatments available. So, when
Insurance brokers have been around for decades and are readily used by many small, medium and large businesses. There are many reasons for this, all of them beneficial for the business owner. This article delves into why people use them and why Rapid Solutions often
In building your business success, communication is key. So, it’s important your pest and building inspection reports are accurate and simple to understand. You want rapid reporting and the customer wants a clearly written report. Plus, your report writing needs to be compliant with Australia
Jay Turner is an award-winning urban pest control expert. He’s also a Rapid Training trainer, teaching our accredited courses in pest management. We interviewed Jay to find out what motivated him to become an urban pest control manager, and what he loves about his job. Story
Recently, we’ve seen an increase in queries related to bee removal and how to go about this. As bees and their contribution to the ecosystem are increasingly covered extensively by global media, Australians increasingly want to remove bees without harming them. And rightly so. To
A termite management plan is a plan of action that you as a professional pest management technician devises for your customer. Its purpose is to assist you in tackling a termite problem in their property, in a holistic manner. But what does it entail? Your
Nobody wants to think about the bed bugs biting while they’re sleeping tight. Unfortunately, a bed bug infestation isn’t an uncommon problem. Although Australia was fairly bed bug free for a long time, they have reappeared with a vengeance in recent years. Some estimates say
You might not have had experience with making an insurance claim in the past so you’re nervous about your first time. Or, you may’ve made one so long ago that you’re uncertain of the best steps forward these days. We get it. We’re here to
If you own a business which uses chemicals, you’re used to wearing a mask. Before COVID-19 could you imagine that people would be wearing masks just to buy groceries? The pandemic shows us we should plan for the unexpected. Which is why you need the
Working on the go – as every property services worker does at some point – comes with some great perks. Not to mention greater efficiencies for businesses that due to their nature require lots of kilometres. You get plenty of time to yourself on the
What is general liability insurance? What does it cover? Do you even need it? General liability insurance is often overlooked by small business owners in particular. Because the world of business insurance can be complicated and overwhelming, it is easy to brush it off and
Money and time pressures are part and parcel of doing business. When deciding what’s worth your attention, professional indemnity insurance may be one area where you’re unsure about its value. It’s easy to be overwhelmed by the many different types of business insurance on the
Creating a quality pest and building report can be a time-consuming process due to the many elements to be ticked off so it complies with Australian Standards. Doing it right the first time helps protect pest control businesses getting hit with an insurance claim down
Does your paperwork take up more time than you want it to? We hear you (that’s why we created our Rapid Inspect app). But letting one key piece of paperwork in particular – your pest control insurance – fall by the wayside can put your
As property services businesses grow and mature, training is a cornerstone for operational health. Of course, quality training often comes at a cost – so it pays to understand what Federal Government initiatives are available for training. This video was created by Rapid Training trainer
The Professional Women in Australian Pest Management 2020 Excellence Award Winner – Michelle Downs from Gold Coast business Lethal Pest Control – was kind enough to spend time with Rapid Solutions. We spoke to her about life as a female pest controller, her eagerness to
Your customers’ pets are part of their family. As a trusted service provider you need to do the best thing by them too. Here is what to tell customers about pet safety during their pest control treatment. The situation is familiar: your customer wants the
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