Want the competitive edge in business? Rapid Training offers short online courses that can give your staff and business that point of differentiation, an extra advantage when you’re competing for business and dealing with customers. And the training is simple – you or your employees can easily complete a short online course in pest control, reporting, servicing / scheduling and more, anywhere, anytime.  One of the many benefits of the online courses available through Rapid Training is that you can do them at your own pace. This means you can slot your learning in between jobs and you won ..read more

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 it and relishing in the benefits – for now. In the long run, cash jobs are a bad idea for any building inspector or pest control professional. By conducting illegal business, you could be exposing yourself to enormous risk in more ways than one. Considering your job is about mitigating risk for customers, you know how quickly risk can snowball out ..read more

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 that we don’t always think of or may not be trained to handle. This can include anything from protecting pets on a property to managing treatments at sensitive sites. These should be considered red flags that require quick thinking and immediate action on your part. We’ve rounded up seven work-related red flags ..read more

In this article, Rapid Solutions is recognising and celebrating the different types of pest control activities. We’re doing this by looking at what’s involved in running a pest control business, what different types of jobs can entail and why pesties love their career. We also look at the different levels of pest control and licence endorsements, before covering off more industry fast facts. Take a look, as we delve into the wide range of activities pest controllers do and the hard work and dedication that goes into this. In pest control, every day is unique Pest control is hard work, but if y ..read more

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, and more. These pests are more than a nuisance. As you know, they’re often a health hazard for your customers. They can carry diseases and their bites can be painful and/or itchy. In some cases, pest infestations can even lead to structural damage to homes. Below is a roundup of common summer pests to be awar ..read more

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 – especially with the right approach. In this article, Rapid Solutions shares key pointers to help you find and retain the right staff. Getting people that have the right skills, knowledge and commitment to your business will save you time, money, effort and help your business grow from strength to strength. Find out how ..read more

As a business, making a stellar first impression is more than just a courteous gesture; it’s a vital component of building trust, credibility, and a loyal customer base. When people have a pest problem or other need with their property, they usually need help fast. So, the first thing they see about your business is very important. It can influence them into deciding whether to hire you or not. Unsure how to build a positive business public image? Read on… In this blog, we delve into 10 elements that help to create a strong initial impression in the competitive pest control, building insp ..read more

As a building or pest inspector, a significant portion of your work may be from customers who are looking to buy a property. Your pre-purchase building inspection or pest inspection could be the deciding factor that helps them decide to buy or not to buy. That’s the big reason why it’s so important to let them know about any limitations that affect your inspection and give them recommendations that may inform their buying decision. In your line of work, encountering obstructions during a pre-purchase building and pest inspection is not uncommon. If you can’t fully inspect a particular area of ..read more

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 role in how business owners market their services. With that in mind, what about your business makes it sustainable and how can you improve on that? Find out below. Pest control as a sustainable practice A couple of weeks ago, Rapid Solutions spoke to the President of the Australian Environmental Pest M ..read more

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! – but a challenge arises if the roof cavity (aka roof void) is inaccessible. This article discusses how to safely access a roof void when conducting an inspection. Roof void inspection is a must As you would be well aware, it’s crucial to check the roof area for issues such as damaged tiles, termites and ..read more