Daniel S. Gordon, CPA

The author is a CPA and managing director of PCO Bookkeepers.

Private Ayes

Before saying yes to any deal, here’s what every pest professional should know about private equity investors and how they affect the industry.

D2D in Pest Control: Past, Present & Future

Companies that sell pest control door to door have undergone a paradigm shift since they arrived in the 1990s. Their evolution — and expansion of the residential pest control market — will continue.

My Take: A Pest Control Industry M&A Update

What’s going on with M&A in the marketplace? Is Rollins really selling? Or is it all related to taxes? Here are my thoughts and what it all means to your business.

A Financial Must — An Annual Budget

The chances of business success grow exponentially with the formulation of and adherence to a budget. Following are six steps to success.

Why Your Pest Control Company Needs an Annual Budget

Dan Gordon, president and owner of PCO Bookkeepers, is a CPA and former pest control owner/operator. In the following article, Gordon reviews the importance of a budget and how PCOs can formulate one.

[Business Strategies] Investing in Social Media

An investment by your firm in a social media campaign should be like any other — what’s in it for you?

[Business Strategy] Making Retirement Plans Work

Implementing a retirement plan at your firm can help you and your employees reduce income taxes.

[Mergers & Acquisitions Supplement] Valuing your business

What are some important factors to consider when valuing your business?

[Down to Business] Thinking Taxes

What do you need to do to prepare this year’s taxes? And how can PMPs plan for rising tax rates in the future?

[Business Issues] Surviving an IRS Tax Audit

A PCO’s guide for dealing with this unpleasant experience.