The Learning Spot
Articles, news, client stories, event recaps, and more. Check here to learn what's new and what's next in the home services industry.
February 15, 2021
One of the most essential pest control winter tips is to take ample time to service your company’s equipment. Chances are, as a pest control provider, your equipment sees a lot of use over the peak summer months with little time for upkeep.
February 8, 2021
A particularly effective way to grow your business and not miss out on potential customers is to outsource after-hours phone services. More than 1,000 home service professionals are enjoying the benefits of Slingshot, a 24/7 sales and customer support answering service specializing in calls, texts, web chat, and emergency dispatching.
February 8, 2021
When people search for a local business, about nine out of 10 will click on a result near the top of the page. You want to be in that position when people search for pest control, and that means filling out your Google My Business profile.
February 5, 2021
Hiring staff to answer calls can be expensive. There's salary to consider, plus the additional expenses that come with having full-time employees like hiring and training. At your peak times, you may be understaffed, leading to long hold times. But preparing for quiet swings in call volumes without underutilizing staff is incredibly difficult too. This is not to mention vacation and holiday requests, illnesses, and other scheduling issues that will affect your workforce and bottom line.
February 2, 2021
Taylor Olson, founder at Slingshot and Andrew Barrows, Director of M&A at Environmental Pest Services lead this webinar to discuss what pest control owners can do to run a sustainable pest business.
January 18, 2021
From less than stellar time management, to scattered planning and budgeting, to a lack of appropriate consultation, there are many factors that can contribute to stress over managing your personal finances. Here are the most common mistakes and myths to avoid when running your small business:
January 15, 2021
A great strategy for selling annual services is to develop home maintenance subscription services. Subscription services lock your customers in and give you the opportunity to demonstrate the value of your regularly scheduled service. Once a customer has established a subscription with you, they are much less likely to switch providers if you are offering reliable service.
January 15, 2021
To build your business and secure its future, it is essential to develop pest control marketing for millennials. How can you attract millennials to your pest control services — and keep them? When marketing to millennials, pest control services should follow the five best practices below.
January 4, 2021
Customers tend to develop a deeper sense of commitment when they know they can have even their non-urgent questions answered promptly. An HVAC answering service ensures that your business has the manpower to make sure your customers feel well taken care of — and keep coming back.
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