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Continuous Property Maintenance Code Additions Defeated

NPMA helped prevent two proposals from being added to the Property Maintenance Code.

Video: Allen Fugler on Conehead Termite Eradication Efforts

Fugler, EVP of the FPMA, discusses effort to secure funding to help the industry eradicate the invasive conehead termite.

Naprovit PRO Plus is an All-Natural Product for Misting Equipment

The product is produced from natural ingredients and specifically formulated for misting equipment.

Aaron Pest Control Celebrates 50 Years in Business

The company opened its doors in DeLand, Fla., in 1963, and has grown to provide pest control and lawn care to all of Central Florida.

MGK Launches Hyperion Advanced Mist Concentrate

Engineered for use in misting systems, Hyperion utilizes a proprietary MGK formulation that allows stable dilution in water and is effective at very low mix rates, MGK reports.

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Quarterly Webinar

Started by Caleb Tennenbaum in Technical. Last reply by Joshua Bloom on Thursday. 3 Replies 0 Likes

Howdy,Where can I find the quarterly wrap up webinar to download? Thanks much!Continue

Automakers report strong March car and truck sales

Started by Dan Gordon in Operations. Last reply by Dan Gordon on Tuesday. 2 Replies 0 Likes

I just read this article in CNN Money indicating major automakers had strong sales in March. Did you contribute to this? Did you purchase new vehicles for your…Continue

Tags: investment, auto, truck

The Weather is Changing…Has Your Advertising?

Started by Justin Sous in Technical Apr 18. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Everyone knows that seasonality plays a significant role for a pest control company, and for many, it’s important to pick up the slack during “busy” season to make up for the slower times of year. One way to maximize your business during busy season…Continue

Tags: budget, seasonality, website, pay per click, advertising

It's Tax Day! And some marketers are offering freebies to help us deal with the stress. Are you going to take advantage of any today?

Started by Dan Gordon in Sales and Marketing Apr 15. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Many consumers hate Tax Day, so marketers can come off as heroes when they offer freebies or…Continue

Tags: IRS, taxes

UK Wasps Summer 2013

Started by Jason Taylor in Technical Mar 27. 0 Replies 0 Likes

After the complete non event of wasps nests last summer, has anbody any technical knowledge or insight as to whether numbers will recover this year??Continue

Ranking Ahead Of Your Competitors In Google + Local (aka Google Maps, Google Places)

Started by Justin Bencsko in Sales and Marketing Mar 1. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Ranking well in Google + Local can have a huge positive impact for your business. This is especially true if you are located inside a major city in your service area that receives a large number of impressions. So what makes one Pest Control…Continue

Have you ever felt frustrated that your opinion and thoughts are never heard when it comes to new government regulations regarding your small business?

Started by Dan Gordon in Business Planning Feb 28. 0 Replies 0 Likes

Now you can comment on proposed legislation by logging on to the new Small Biz Reg Watch web site developed by the house Small Business Committee. The site highlights proposed regulations affecting businesses and includes links that allow you to…Continue

Tags: pestcontrol, smallbusiness, governmentlegislation

Which Internet Marketing topic would be most beneficial for you to learn about in a webinar?

Started by Justin Sous in Sales and Marketing Feb 25. 0 Replies 0 Likes

There will be a recorded webinar or slide deck on a topic of your choosing in the coming weeks. What is your topic of interest? The choice is YOURS! Comment below with your answer. If you have something else in mind, feel free to comment and suggest…Continue

Tags: CTR, click through rate, pay per click, PPC, google

Valuing Your Business

Started by Terri in Business Planning Feb 12. 0 Replies 0 Likes

In PCT's Mergers and Acquisition Supplement "Valuing Your Business" our own Dan Gordon shares his knowledge and recommendations to help understand how…Continue

Tags: PCT, dangordon, businessvalue

Do you know what your business is worth? You should.

Started by Dan Gordon in Business Planning. Last reply by Justin Sous Feb 7. 1 Reply 1 Like

PCT's Mergers and Acquisitions Supplement: "What's It Worth?" offers some great insight to understanding what your pest control business is worth. When valuing a business, there are many factors to consider, and never will there be a single solution…Continue

Tags: PotomacCompany, PaulGiannamore, Magazine, PCT, acquisitions

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Key Tax Law Changes for 2013 and How They Will Affect The PCO

Posted by PCO Business Network Admin on April 16, 2013 at 1:21pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

Payroll Tax Holiday Expired: It was meant to be temporary and Spur on the Economy - and it was meant to last one year. It was extended by the President and Congress in 2011 and lasted 2 years. However, in the beginning of 2013 the holiday.....Click on the teaser above to read this…

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Determine ROI for Significant Business Expenditures

Posted by PCO Business Network Admin on March 22, 2013 at 3:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes

As an accountant, I'm often asked about significant expenditures, such as a new piece of equipment or marketing campaign. The answer to this type of question depends on whether the benefits of the investment outweighs the cost of the financial outlay. how do you know whether the benefit outweighs the cost?…

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