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A pest controller takes cash in hand for a job and pops it into their wallet
Business Management

Is Taking Cash in Hand OK – Yes or No?

Cash in hand work can seem enticing. No invoicing, no lengthy payment terms, and no need to tell the tax man. You probably know at least a handful of people who are conducting “cash only” business without declaring it. They might be getting away with

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Industry Insights

Safety At Work: 7 Red Flags You Should Know

Most of us who work in the pest control, building inspection and general property services sector are aware of the safety risks that come with entering customer premises, using chemicals, crawling into tight spaces and conducting other related tasks. However, there are some safety risks

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Industry Insights

10 Pests to Watch Out for this Summer in Australia

In most property services businesses, summer is usually the busiest time of year – this is certainly the case for pest control. The warm weather and increased humidity create ideal breeding conditions for a wide range of summer pests, including cockroaches, fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, ants,

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Getting the recruitment process is key to business success and growth in building management and pest control
Business Management

7 Tips For Getting Recruitment Right

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 –

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Industry Insights

Why You Should Market Your Pest Control Business as Sustainable

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

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Industry Insights

How to Safely Access Roof Voids

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! –

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Business Management

Keeping Records: How To Do It Efficiently and Why It Matters

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

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pet owner keeps cat safely away from the house during a pest control treatment
Industry Insights

5 Tips for Pet Safety During Pest Control

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

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A pest control truck setup idea
Business Management

How To Set Up Your Pest Control Truck

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

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pest control business cost is demonstrated with a dead cockroach lying on its back behind a yellow 'pest control' sign
Business Management

How To Start A Pest Control Business In 2023

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

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Leah Klimes from Rebel Pest Control
Industry Insights

Interview with Rebel Pest Professionals Owner, Leah Kime

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

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