{"id":6358,"date":"2015-03-01T18:36:33","date_gmt":"2015-03-01T08:36:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ppmmagazine.com.au\/?p=6358"},"modified":"2021-04-24T02:43:36","modified_gmt":"2021-04-23T16:43:36","slug":"presidents-report-march-2015","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/professionalpestmanager.com\/nz\/professional-pest-manager-magazine\/presidents-report-march-2015\/","title":{"rendered":"PRESIDENT’S REPORT \u2013 MARCH 2015"},"content":{"rendered":"

AEPMA national president, David Gay,<\/strong> reports on the latest happenings in the industry.\u00a0<\/em>
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By now most pest managers will be busy with the increase in general enquiries from consumers and established existing clients.<\/p>\n

At national office we are monitoring the trends from consumer enquiries and have generally observed an increase in all areas, from questions relating to termite treatments, to an increasing number of enquiries relating to commercial pest management. However, the majority of the enquiries that initially start with questions of a technical nature are really about looking for a referral or recommendation for\u00a0a reputable and appropriately skilled company in their area.<\/p>\n

As I have discussed in the past,\u00a0these consumer enquiries and direct contact allows AEPMA to gather an insight into how Australian consumers of pest management services are searching. We also gain insight into what their concerns are, how they perceive the current service offerings, and the professionalism of the pest management industry.<\/p>\n

The information or picture we receive helps us to develop and guide our strategy to move the industry progressively forward.<\/p>\n

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AEPMA membership is an important element to all Australian pest management businesses. Many businesses can directly measure the net return on their membership fees from business referrals, fleet discounts or an incident of assistance from the AEPMA national office or members.<\/p>\n

A few businesses or individuals are sometimes ignorant of the value AEPMA provides their businesses\u00a0and ultimately their livelihoods. They never know about the quality leads or work they don\u2019t get because they are not a member, or the tender they won\u2019t win because it is non-complying.<\/p>\n

There are thousands of hours spent each year by volunteer members negotiating and collaborating with our industry regulators to ensure the correct balance of sensible, workable regulation.<\/p>\n

As a body, that is greater than any one company can do to lift, guide and maintain professional standards. This can only be made possible because of the existence of AEPMA.<\/p>\n

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I suspect that the way consumers and commercial clients see the difference between members and non-members is \u201cWhat did they do wrong to not be allowed membership into AEPMA?\u201d<\/p>\n

For those of us that are members and understand the \u2018value\u2019 of membership, both measurable and non- measurable, I encourage you all to review and update your membership \u2013 log on to the website and check your profile \u2013 and if needed, update your service areas, postcodes and services offered. We know this alone will more than cover the cost of your membership renewal, and by doing\u00a0so you are ensuring your industry\u2019s future. You never know what or who the next phone call or enquiry will be, and that\u2019s what keeps it exciting!<\/p>\n

David Gay<\/strong>,\u00a0National President, AEPMA<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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