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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Depending on the job, a sub-par worker can cost thousands of dollars in damage — and drag your business through an ugly firing process as well. When you begin interviewing, ask yourself these three questions to ward off any costly hiring mistakes. 1. What makes a good interview? During the interview, take note of how…
You don’t install sinks backward or fall through attic ceilings, but you might be making other, less obvious mistakes without even knowing it. Here are five costly — and common — business mistakes and how to fix them. Mistake #1: Over Promising. Over promising usually ends in under delivering — which always results in an…
Experienced and easy-to-work-with subcontractors are a huge help to any project. But locating and hiring dependable pros isn’t always as easy as it may seem. Use these tips to find dependable subcontractors for your jobs. 1. Define the job. Under or over hiring for a job can result in delays, bloated prices and unhappy customers….
Are you creating or updating a website for your business? Be sure to include these four essential features: 1. Functionality: Before building your site, write down your goals (e.g., higher online sales, more leads, better scheduling, etc.). Then, create and finalize a basic outline of your website’s pages and their uses — making sure that…
Family-owned businesses offer close working relationships, collaborative environments and out-of-the-box problem solving. But working with relatives isn’t without its challenges. Here’s a look at five family business problems and the simple solutions needed to solve them: 1. Personal disagreements. Disputes in a family business don’t always remain professional. If you disagree with a family member,…
Finding easy-to-work-with customers isn’t as difficult as you might think. You just need to know what to look for. Use the following guidelines to help you pinpoint your dream customer and avoid any troublesome or trying clientele. 1. Understand your strengths Choose projects that demonstrate your expertise. Jumping into a job without 100 percent confidence…
Let’s face it. Phone tag’s a tough game. Fortunately, there are a few strategies you can use to get homeowners to return your calls – so that you can focus less on the fine line between persistence and stalking and more on winning new business. 1. Call within 10 minutes of an inquiry – and…
Millennials represent nearly 40 percent of homeowners, according to the researchers at the Urban Institute. And as they get older, this number will only grow. This makes millennials the largest and most influential group of consumers in America — and if you want to win their business (and their loyalty), it’s important to understand and…
Your mobile phone is a potent organizational and promotional tool. But if used incorrectly, it can also be a major annoyance to customers — and even a detriment to your business. Follow these simple tips to ensure your cell phone remains a growth-boosting ally, and doesn’t become a customer-confusing handicap. Know When to Go Silent…
