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 treating their HomeAdvisor membership as a relationship boosted After Hours Home Improvement’s revenue and reputation by leaps and bounds.
On top of running your business and completing jobs, you may be thinking: I don’t have time for marketing! If you can only dedicate a small amount of time to improving your strategy, we know how you can get the most value. The following best practices are key to good marketing, and you can work…
Times have changed, and green business practices have become more profitable and in-demand. Studies* show that more than half of consumers will accept higher price tags from eco-conscious companies, and that they are actively pursuing green materials and products. There is a fear among business owners that making eco-friendly changes will shrink their profit margin….
We spoke with Scott Bondy, Director of Marketing at Vivax Pros, about the importance of marketing to small business development. Vivax Pros is an award-winning painting company servicing multiple markets in Colorado.
How a high-tech approach to a traditionally low-tech business helped Treeium grow its annual billings to $36 million in just seven years.
In this week’s Small Business Spotlight, John Bryant of Aquaguard Waterproofing in Beltsville, Md. shares how Aquaguard has used customer and staff education to grow its company from seven to more than 40 employees — and a new office in the New Jersey area.
These days, it’s easier than ever to promote and grow your business online. And it’s important too; that’s where homeowners are looking for you. But if you’re like most home professionals, you’re working with a tight schedule, a lean staff and a limited knowledge of digital marketing practices. And this can make it easy to…
Creating job estimates is one of the toughest parts of every home professional’s job, but it’s also one of the most important. Accurate job estimates earn the trust, repeat business and referrals of your customers. And they can also help you better manage your finances and increase your bottom line. To help you up your…
In today’s on-demand world, it’s easy to get caught up in the latest ways to reach new customers and increase the bottom line. Unfortunately, it’s also easy to lose sight of good customer service in the process. That’s why it’s important — perhaps now more so than ever — to slow down and put some…
