Does it seem like you get a lot of calls, but just don’t make the kind of profit you expect? Focusing on improving your profitability can pay dividends for your business. Whether you’re a general contractor, an HVAC contractor, or an electrician, these five tips will help make your company more profitable: 1. Focus on […]
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Taking on unprofitable jobs undermines your business and sets poor customer expectations as clients will expect you to continue to take on unprofitable work. Whether you’re a painter or an electrician, if you’re in the home improvement industry, you need to make sure that every job is profitable. That’s where job costing comes in. Accurate […]
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Landscapers, Plumbers, HVAC firms, home renovation contractors, and many other businesses in the home improvement industry have large service crews with many members who are all out working on different jobs, in different locations at any given time. Logistically, it can be a challenge to keep track of who and what is happening at each […]
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You and your crew might be busy, but is being fully booked enough to keep your business healthy? In a TSheets survey of construction firms, a striking 84% reported that they had issues with cash flow, and 19% said that they are dealing with cash flow challenges on a “constant basis.” Whether you own a […]
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2020 has been a challenging year. I’m pretty sure that everyone can relate to that statement. With the pandemic, lockdowns, juggling kids and school closures, and even managing the emotional health of family, friends and employees. In some way, shape or form, both you and your business has likely been impacted by the pandemic. I’ve […]
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When it comes time to send an invoice, do payroll, or complete your taxes, are you shuffling through paper? There’s no reason to be wasting your time with actual paper records. You can forget the paper files and even reduce the time that you spend on each of these essential tasks by using digital tools […]
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Congratulations! Your e-commerce business is a success! Now what? In many ways, companies are like sharks; they must keep moving forward. How do you make those moves strategically and allow your business to grow and thrive? The first step is having access to up to date complete financial information so that you can make better […]
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The beauty of e-commerce is that borders become irrelevant. Customers can buy your products no matter where they reside, but with that expanded marketplace comes expanded tax complications and liabilities. If you’re selling products in the US, for example, you may need to file state and/or federal taxes. Thankfully, determining your tax responsibilities can be […]
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Your product is selling like hotcakes. Your customers are clamoring for your service. Every day orders come in, and it’s clear your e-commerce business is a success. That’s the best-case scenario, right? But are you sure you can keep up with your customers? Is your supply chain secure? Can every single purchase be satisfied? And […]
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Eureka! You’ve got it—the perfect product, service, or solution. You know you have exactly what your customer wants and/or needs, but how do you get it out into the marketplace? From Amazon to Shopify, each e-commerce channel has benefits and drawbacks. The trick is to find the right channels for your e-commerce business. E-commerce provides […]
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