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Understanding the Costs of Starting a Lawn Care Business
Business Growth

Understanding the Costs of Starting a Lawn Care Business

Understand the financial components involved in starting a lawn care business and discover how to maximize your profits.

IGNITE 2023: FieldRoutes + Aspire gather field service pros in Las Vegas
Business Growth

IGNITE 2023: FieldRoutes + Aspire gather field service pros in Las Vegas

FieldRoutes and Aspire welcome field service pros to Las Vegas for IGNITE! Check back to this blog for insights, learning, and inspiration from the event!

Best Lawn Care Blogs To Follow
Business Growth

Best Lawn Care Blogs To Follow

Check out our list of the top 7 lawn care blogs to stay up to date on industry trends, news, tips, and strategies.

How To Create A Pest Control Website That Converts
Marketing

How To Create A Pest Control Website That Converts

Unlock the secrets to a high-performing pest control website. Get 11 proven strategies to boost leads, enhance user experience, and increase ROI.

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Blog

Understanding the Costs of Starting a Lawn Care Business
Business Growth

Understanding the Costs of Starting a Lawn Care Business

Understand the financial components involved in starting a lawn care business and discover how to maximize your profits.

IGNITE 2023: FieldRoutes + Aspire gather field service pros in Las Vegas
Business Growth

IGNITE 2023: FieldRoutes + Aspire gather field service pros in Las Vegas

FieldRoutes and Aspire welcome field service pros to Las Vegas for IGNITE! Check back to this blog for insights, learning, and inspiration from the event!

Best Lawn Care Blogs To Follow
Business Growth

Best Lawn Care Blogs To Follow

Check out our list of the top 7 lawn care blogs to stay up to date on industry trends, news, tips, and strategies.

How To Create A Pest Control Website That Converts
Marketing

How To Create A Pest Control Website That Converts

Unlock the secrets to a high-performing pest control website. Get 11 proven strategies to boost leads, enhance user experience, and increase ROI.

Pest Control Business Insurance Essentials: Types & Costs
Business Growth

Pest Control Business Insurance Essentials: Types & Costs

Learn about essential pest control business insurance, including coverage types, costs, and tips for choosing the best policy for your needs.

Pest Control Sales Script Guide (Increase Conversions)
Sales

Pest Control Sales Script Guide (Increase Conversions)

Learn to create an effective pest control sales script that boosts conversions. Discover tips for handling objections, building rapport, and closing deals.

Case Studies

The Right Routes Lead The Way To More Success For HomeShield Pest Control

The Right Routes Lead The Way To More Success For HomeShield Pest Control

HomeShield Pest Control, serving multiple California and Florida markets, needed to find better routing to improve technicians’ productivity but in a way that would lessen labor for the office.

After A Software Switch, All 'U' Need Pest Control Is Knocking Down Doors

After A Software Switch, All 'U' Need Pest Control Is Knocking Down Doors

When Steve Groeper bought All “U” Need Pest Control and hired Kyle Selbach as operations director in 2017, they inherited a software system that wouldn’t support an aggressive business model. A switch would be needed.

Don't Think Your Company Needs to Change Software? General Environmental Services Didn't, Either. Here's What Happened When They Did.

Don't Think Your Company Needs to Change Software? General Environmental Services Didn't, Either. Here's What Happened When They Did.

General Environmental Services, in suburban Boston, battled inefficiencies in routing and scheduling in the software system of its 18-year provider.

Gecko Pest Control Aims For Gold Standards With FieldRoutes

Gecko Pest Control Aims For Gold Standards With FieldRoutes

The costs imposed on Gecko Pest Control by its software partner mounted: Additional charges for routing. Additional charges for scheduling.

Alta Pest Control Finds A Key Partner To Drive Expansion, Revenue

Alta Pest Control Finds A Key Partner To Drive Expansion, Revenue

CRM system crashes several years ago cost Alta Pest Control $20,000 to $30,000 on some days. So Alta sought a pivot to a new software system and partner, and it’s been a game-changer.

FieldRoutes Puts Hollenbeck Pest Control at the Wheel for a Getaway

FieldRoutes Puts Hollenbeck Pest Control at the Wheel for a Getaway

Careers in law enforcement take a backseat to success in the pest control industry for Jennifer Concepcion and James Hollenbeck.

Eguides

Pulling The Plug: A Step-By-Step Guide to Upgrading Your Software

Any way you look at it, your field service software affects pretty much every aspect of your business, from sales to invoicing, collections, scheduling, routing, reporting, and everything in between. In this guide, we’ll look at the key areas to keep in mind when making the switch. 

Website Health

Learn how an SEO audit will help you effectively communicate your brand, knowledge, and services.

Using Software For Effective Business Management In The Field Service Industry

As with any other industry, running a successful field service business is in many ways determined by how well you can manage all of the individual pieces that keep it up and running.

Is SEO Dead?

How To Best Spend Your Company’s Marketing Dollars

10 Tips For A Top-Notch Pest Control Marketing Strategy | FieldRoutes

Now more than ever, it’s crucial for pest control companies to find ways to stand out from the crowd. A top-notch marketing strategy can help set you apart from the competition, resulting in more leads and customers for your business.

Email Marketing: 10 Tips For Client Engagement

Enhance Your Reputation Through Email Marketing 

Learn more about the opportunity to share your company’s ideas with others.

Infographics

A Field Service Marketing Budget

A Field Service Marketing Budget

Have you ever wondered how much you should spend on marketing for your field service business?

The Problems With Manual Invoicing

The Problems With Manual Invoicing

Automating your invoicing process helps eliminate paper, errors, and will save you money in the long run.

Podcast

Lead with Trust: The Keys to Team Success Post-Acquisition

Lead with Trust: The Keys to Team Success Post-Acquisition

Ryan Miklus, general manager of Budget Brothers Termite & Pest, leads in a company his family once owned.

Pest-Free Parenting: Entrepreneurship and the Work-Family Balance

Pest-Free Parenting: Entrepreneurship and the Work-Family Balance

Rachel Mendes, owner of Last Call Pest Control in Ontario discusses what drives her focus on service with compassion.

Innovative Incentive Strategies for a High-Performance Culture

Innovative Incentive Strategies for a High-Performance Culture

Chris Anderson of Applause and Kevin Burton of Enzy share how innovative reward systems can drive employee performance.

Creating Better Professional Proposals with Smarter Launch

Creating Better Professional Proposals with Smarter Launch

Smarter Launch’s Cody Smith and Bryson McCutcheon join host Amanda Salvatore on a new episode of Pest in Class.

How Memberships and Associations Drive the Pest Control Industry

How Memberships and Associations Drive the Pest Control Industry

The National Pest Management Association’s Allie Allen talks about her career path and the opportunities for others in the pest control industry.

Optimizing Routes and Operations: Improve Efficiency in Your Business

Optimizing Routes and Operations: Improve Efficiency in Your Business

Breanna Neerland, operations manager at Kwik Kill Pest Control in Wisconsin, talks about tools that can help pest control businesses run more efficiently.

Reports

Pest Control Technician Salaries By State And City 2024

Pest Control Technician Salaries By State And City 2024

The national average for the median salary of a pest control technician with up to two years of experience stands at $48,776, according to research for FieldRoutes conducted by Payscale.

2022 PCT Top 100 Companies Using FieldRoutes Experienced 30% Growth Rate

2022 PCT Top 100 Companies Using FieldRoutes Experienced 30% Growth Rate

They use software to help manage their successful businesses. If you’re ready to join the PCT Top 100, then it’s time to move to FieldRoutes.

Looking To Grow? FieldRoutes® Lawn Care Software Is Here

Looking To Grow? FieldRoutes® Lawn Care Software Is Here

FieldRoutes residential lawn care customers using the operations suite saw an average customer growth rate of 44% during their first year of use.

Consumer Pest Control Purchasing Report

Consumer Pest Control Purchasing Report

Taking the time to understand your customers benefits your entire organization and can give you a strategic advantage over your competition

Gear Up To Grow With FieldRoutes

Gear Up To Grow With FieldRoutes

FieldRoutes™ PCT Top 100 clients using the operations and sales and marketing suites for more than 12 months saw a healthy 53% average annual revenue growth rate.

Experience Higher Growth

Experience Higher Growth

FieldRoutes customers on the PCT Top 100 list using both the operations and sales and marketing suites had an average annual growth rate of 53%.

Testimonials

Get to know our customer, Green Machine Pest Control. Find out about their business and their experience with FieldRoutes.

Cory Hodnett

Green Machine Pest Control

Hear Anthem Pest Control's story and how utilizing FieldRoutes has changed their business for the better.

Ben Morgan

Anthem Pest Control

Get to know Fox Pest Control and find out how implementing FieldRoutes® software continues to help them grow their business.

Bryant White

Fox Pest Control

Templates

Pest Control Notice of Intent Template (+Free PDF Download)

Pest Control Notice of Intent Template (+Free PDF Download)

This guide explores the essential elements of a Pest Control Notice of Intent (NOI) and how it safeguards your company and customers.

Free Pest Control Trend Analysis Report Template (PDF Download)

Free Pest Control Trend Analysis Report Template (PDF Download)

Being ahead of the pest control trends is key to success. Data-driven decision-making gives you better business outcomes by identifying emerging patterns and threats

Free Pest Control Quote Template (PDF Download)

Free Pest Control Quote Template (PDF Download)

Creating professional pest control quotes can be challenging and time-consuming. A well-designed template can streamline the process and ensure accuracy.

Pest Control Proposal Template (+Free PDF Download)

Pest Control Proposal Template (+Free PDF Download)

Pest control proposals do much more than communicate a price to potential clients. Compelling proposals set a company apart by delivering an excellent first impression and showing the value of services.

Pest Control Invoice Template (+Free PDF Download)

Pest Control Invoice Template (+Free PDF Download)

Running a successful pest control business involves eliminating termites and other pests, providing exceptional quality service, and, of course, collecting payment for a job well done.

Pest Control Receipt Template (+Free PDF Download)

Pest Control Receipt Template (+Free PDF Download)

Get our free pest control receipt template, perfect for pest control businesses seeking a convenient and professional solution for receipts.

Tips and Tools

FAQ: Making The Transition To FieldRoutes As Your Software Provider

FAQ: Making The Transition To FieldRoutes As Your Software Provider

Knowing the technical steps of making a transition from one software provider to FieldRoutes is important. But you might have other questions.

The Secret To Keeping Customers Happy Throughout Busy Season

The Secret To Keeping Customers Happy Throughout Busy Season

Exemplary customer service is king in the field service industry. It can be easy to let things slip when things get busy, but don’t forget that customer retention is good business. Customer acquisition can cost up to five times more than customer retention, so it’s worth investing in strategies that will prevent your customers from melting away when things heat up. So when the weather gets warmer and the calls flood in, ensure you and your team have the tools to make hay this summer.

Preparing Your Field Service Business For A Natural Disaster

Preparing Your Field Service Business For A Natural Disaster

Expect the unexpected. In this Checklist, we’ll go over a few actions you can take to help maintain operations during emergency situations.

Top 6 Automation Hacks To Get Your Time Back

Top 6 Automation Hacks To Get Your Time Back

Growing your business shouldn’t be this hard. Do a great job, sign up more customers, then kick back and watch the money roll in.

3 Ways You Can Attract And Retain Millennial Customers

3 Ways You Can Attract And Retain Millennial Customers

Finding software that meets your operational and marketing needs can be tricky. That’s where FieldRoutes comes in. Our fully integrated Marketing and Operations Suites give you the tools you need to appeal to millennials and grow your business.

How To Get Rid Of Late Payments Pests

How To Get Rid Of Late Payments Pests

If you need help improving your collections process with cutting-edge technology, contact FieldRoutes. Our experts can help you identify the solutions you need to protect your bottom line.

Videos

Field Focus: All U Need Pest Control

Field Focus: All U Need Pest Control

When All U Need Pest Control was acquired in 2017, the new ownership set out to become a more technology-driven operation, nearly doubling in year-over-year growth in the process. See how they did it, and learn how FieldRoutes continues to play a crucial role in the All U Need Pest Control success story.

Field Focus: Action Termite & Pest Control

Field Focus: Action Termite & Pest Control

Find out how FieldRoutes empowers Action Termite & Pest Controlto live out their mission of exceeding customer expectations!

Field Focus: Fox Pest Control

Field Focus: Fox Pest Control

Get to know Fox Pest Control and find out how implementing FieldRoutes® software continues to help them grow their business.

Field Focus: Anthem Pest Control

Field Focus: Anthem Pest Control

Hear Anthem Pest Control's story and how utilizing FieldRoutes has changed their business for the better.

Field Focus: Green Machine Pest Control

Field Focus: Green Machine Pest Control

Get to know our customer, Green Machine Pest Control. Find out about their business and their experience with FieldRoutes.

Search Engine Marketing Done Right

Search Engine Marketing Done Right

Get the most out of your PPC campaign and give your online marketing efforts a boost with these simple tips.

Webinars

Switch To FieldRoutes

Switch To FieldRoutes

Your business credit score is an essential figure to estimate the creditworthiness of your business. Let us walk you through the credit scoring process.
Field Recording Revolution: How Real-World Examples Drive Sales

Field Recording Revolution: How Real-World Examples Drive Sales

Your business credit score is an essential figure to estimate the creditworthiness of your business. Let us walk you through the credit scoring process.

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