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
The annual Australian Environmental Pest Managers Association Awards (AEPMA) is a celebration of the hardworking people in our industry, where a well-deserved pest control award is handed out in various categories. We spoke to Rhiannon Brown who, along with her husband Mark, owns Envirapest in
Customer is King. Without happy, loyal customers on your books and a good flow of new customers you won’t grow the business venture you’ve worked so hard to establish. Having effective customer service strategies in place for your pest control business will not only help
Many employers would like their employees to do a pest control traineeship but have little idea how they work or how to access the funding to support them. This means they could be missing out on a wonderful opportunity to upskill their team members and
With Pesticon 2022 coming up fast, we interviewed Rapid Solutions CEO Belinda Smith about what’s in store for her, our clients and other delegates at this much-anticipated industry conference. What are you most excited to experience at Pesticon 2022? One of the aspects I’m looking
These days it’s pretty much impossible to run a pest management or building inspection business (or any business for that matter) without a website. But with over a billion websites in the world, how do you get your website ranking high so people see yours?
Identifying pests is the first step when it comes to quality pest control and management. Ensuring you’ve correctly identified the cause of the problem is necessary before exploring the treatment and management of every kind of pest. Yet, sometimes this can be difficult even if
Termites, also known colloquially as white ants, cause millions of dollars in damage each year to homes across Australia. They’re a problem in most parts of the country and in particular warmer, wetter areas. The Building Code of Australia (BCA) requires all new homes to
Whether your business has been booming or profits have been sluggish, taking time for proper business planning for the new year is a clever way to get ahead. Having a clear plan will also help you feel settled and comfortable with where you’re headed and
As summer business heats up, a strong focus on work, health and safety (WHS) in pest and building inspection jobs is becoming increasingly important. Especially when it comes to heat exhaustion and manual handling. Being called out to perform pest control work or conducting pre-purchase building
In recent years pest control products have become safer than they used to be. Not only are they safer for use by pest controllers, but they’re also safer for use in homes, schools and other public spaces. Growing environmental and health awareness in general has
Every business has peaks and troughs. And though you’re grateful for the boost in income, peak season for businesses can be stressful on everyone involved. And for the vast majority of pest controllers and building inspectors,, summer is the height of it… For both the
What’s the difference between a pest inspector, pest technician and pest manager? If you’re new to the industry, or looking to advance, you might be wondering this. To put it plainly, these three working titles are often used to describe the same job but they
Online business has been considered “the future” for many years now and for many of us it’s very much already our “right now”. And over the past 18 months, the pandemic has undoubtedly increased the favourable nature of an online business environment. More organisations are
There are plenty of Australian native pests that can cause property damage, from termites to ants (yes, really) and cockroaches. Thankfully our country is also home to highly qualified urban pest control experts who can step in to provide many valuable pest management services. In
Car theft isn’t always what you’d imagine it to be. Vehicles aren’t only stolen when they’re broken into or hotwired. In fact, taking car keys and driving off just as the rightful owner would is becoming one of the more common ways of stealing a
Are you selling or closing your business? If so, considering taking run-off insurance cover should be at the top of your to-do list. Maybe you’ve had a successful career as a pest controller and are looking to retire. Or perhaps you’re making a profit by
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