Since early 2020, home spending has skyrocketed — and so have supply chain disruptions. Factors ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to the blockage of the Suez Canal have affected material availability, which in turn has increased prices and slowed down home projects. Ultimately, there’s no substitute for home services, and Angi’s Economy of Everything Home…
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How to Hire a Subcontractor
As your business grows, you’ll likely find the need to hire subcontractors. These specialized tradesmen have the expertise and experience needed to take your job to the next level. And, when you find the right person, your working relationship can last for years to come. When you begin the interviewing process, here are a few…
Top 3 Homeowner Projects in 2021
As people spent more time at home in 2020, a comfortable and well-maintained space became a top priority for homeowners across the country. In fact, Angi’s annual State of Home Spending report found that homeowners typically spent $4,000 more on home projects in 2020 than in previous years. Looking forward to 2021, expect a continued…
3 Ways to Attract Top Talent
It’s no secret that finding and retaining top talent for your business can be difficult. Whether you struggle to find qualified skilled workers, lack time to devote to recruiting or simply don’t know where to start — finding the right employees to help grow your business is rarely a straightforward task. Here, we’re sharing a…
4 Types of Insurance You May Need for Your Business
For small business owners, insurance coverage is vital to protect your company against the unknown. Even if you have a Businessowners Policy (BOP), you may need to purchase additional policies to make sure you're fully covered. Which ones do you need? Because every company faces unique risks, the best way to choose is by speaking…
Is a Lead Generation Service Right for You?
If you’re a pro looking to boost your marketing efforts, find new customers and grow your business, then you may want to consider investing in a lead generation service. Services like Angi Leads (formerly HomeAdvisor Pro) can help you find new leads for potential clients, manage your projects and schedule, and even facilitate payments through…
How to Prep Your Business for the Holidays
It’s no secret that the holiday season is a hectic time for small business owners. From coordinating schedules with clients, to prepping for time sensitive projects and boosting marketing efforts — there’s a lot to keep in mind. Get your business ready for the holidays with help from this checklist. 1) Consider boosting your marketing…
3 Ways to Get the Job Done Around Remote-Work Clients
This year, home service professionals have adapted in thoughtful ways to new and challenging work sites. One major obstacle is getting the job done around clients who now work from home, and in some cases, around children who attend remote school. We talked to three pros around the country about the best ways to increase…
Highlights From Angi’s Skilled Trades in America Report
Last month, Angi released our first annual report on the skilled home service trades in America. In this report, we provide new insights on how home service pros work, hire and think about the future. Check out these highlights from the report to see what you missed. 1) Tradespeople become CEOs sooner Home service professionals…
Best Practices to Win Jobs [Webinar]
Pro Talk | Best Practices to Win Jobs Reid Gravitte of After Hours Home Improvement, LLC In this webinar, Reid Gravitte of After Hours Home Improvement, LLC shares how he has used HomeAdvisor over the last 14 years. Reid discusses how he grew his business with HomeAdvisor, and how you can too! “You need to…
What to Expect When You Sign Up for Angi Leads (formerly HomeAdvisor Pro)
Whether you’ve already signed up or are still thinking about joining Angi Leads (formerly HomeAdvisor Pro), here’s a look at the many benefits and opportunities you can expect from your membership. See how the first 30 days of using Angi Leads* was for Jon Etter of Clean Power Supply: *HomeAdvisor is now Angi Leads 1….