Hi everyone, Contractor Talk has pointed out a couple trends that are quite popular in 2017. Reclamation and Walkability. As a contractor, it’s important to understand these types of things and [...]
Estimate using Excel? Think Again. Excel is where it all started for most contractors. We’ve all used it to estimate. The problem is, though, that was 10+ years ago. Sure it was amazing [...]
Remodeling activity edging higher in 2018 As if 2017 wasn’t positive enough, it appears positive news will take us onward to 2018. Harvard’s study on the topic, The Leading Indicator of [...]
Hi Everyone, We just posted three new support articles. Exporting to QuickBooks Importing Your Own Parts Creating Allowances Many of our clients use QuickBooks for their accounting needs. The [...]
Get out that pen and paper and write it down! Don’t forget the importance of writing things down. We’ve all been there, trying to remember what meeting is next, what house to go to at 3:00. Which [...]
The U.S. economy continues to strengthen as we see yet another solid month for job gains. United States unemployment is now at a 16 year low. What does this mean for our industry, though? Well, [...]
In business, understanding a client and their needs is key. Contractors. Times, they are a changin. Baby boomers are getting older, and millennials are stepping into the spotlight. This means [...]
You can’t really predict when you’ll be estimating as bids come in at random times. For many, this means working around the clock. Our friends over at Remodeling Magazine put together [...]
Am I Using Social Media Properly? It’s a question I get a lot, and frankly, it’s one that takes time to understand. We all know social media is crucial to increasing revenue. But, [...]
Building Material Prices on the Rise – US-Canada dispute partly to blame Contractors, prices are going up. Softwood lumber, gypsum, ready-mix concrete have all seen rising costs in the last [...]
