Is It Hard To Start A Pest Control Business?
Today’s post addresses one of the most common questions we get during franchise consultations: is it hard to start a pest control business? Spoiler alert: the answer is no, so long as you partner with Pestmaster!
Read on to learn more about the difference between starting from scratch and building a Pestmaster business, or call 800-525-8866 to speak directly with a Pestmaster representative.
Is It Hard To Start A Pest Control Business?
Pest control businesses can be run out of the home with minimal inventory and no additional staff, making it an attractive opportunity for start-ups.
But starting a pest control business on your own isn’t as easy as it sounds. Without previous training and experience, self-starters have to spend a lot of time and money learning the ins and outs of pest control, while also worrying about:
- Finding liability insurance
- Purchasing the necessary equipment and supplies
- Advertising their grand opening
- Designing their signage, and more
With all this to worry about, it’s little wonder that research by the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests up to 20% of small businesses fail within their first year. But it doesn’t have to be such a struggle—with Pestmaster, it’s downright simple, even if you’ve never even considered a career in pest control.
Our start-up package includes everything you need to launch your business, for a total start-up investment of $30,000 to $85,000. We connect all franchise owners with our national liability insurance program, offer major discounts on equipment, and provide unparalleled training and ongoing support. Most franchise owners open their doors for business within 3 to 6 weeks of signing the franchise agreement, and that’s without any prior experience or pest control skills.
Is It Hard To Run A Pest Control Business?
Beyond delivering pest control and vegetation management services in the field, running a pest control business involves:
- Scheduling
- Inventory management (e.g. purchasing pesticides, single-gallon sprayers, traps, bait stations)
- Marketing
- Sales
- Bookkeeping
- Personnel management (if you choose to hire additional employees)
- Contract acquisitions (e.g. finding service contracts, preparing bids or proposals)
If you’re on your own, without any prior experience in these areas, all of these different duties can be a bit overwhelming. But with Pestmaster, it’s easy! Here’s just a few of the ways we help:
- Pestmaster’s proprietary business software simplifies scheduling, inventory management, and other day-to-day operations
- Save thousands of dollars every year in inventory, thanks to our exclusive insider discounts with top vendors
- Pestmaster offers start-up marketing training and continuing education to simplify your campaign management and help drive sales year-round
- Pestmaster’s training program teaches you how to close sales, while our corporate contract acquisitions department helps you secure high-value GSA Schedule contracts with government clientele
- Bookkeeping is made easy thanks to our proprietary software, proven back-end training process, and 24/7 business coaching support
- Personnel management is also covered in our training, but it’s completely optional, as many franchisees prefer to run single-person operations
Book A Free Pest Control Business Consultation With Pestmaster
Visit the Pestmaster Contact Page or call 800-525-8866 to set up an appointment with a member of our team.
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