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Starting a new job in the trades can feel overwhelming. For a rookie, there’s much to learn, from handling tools and equipment...

Price. The undeniable factor that looms large in every customer’s mind. But in today’s chaotic world, where everything seems unhinged, there’s an...

In today’s labor market, retaining employees is almost as challenging as hiring new workers. Companies don’t want to lose any employees to the...

There’s something powerful about walking into a business where the name on the truck matches the one on the office door —...

Business leaders often find themselves in the trenches, navigating through the chaos and driving their teams toward success. However, amid the pursuit...

The New Flat Rate, a price generating software for home service contractors, recently announced a new platform engineered to deliver faster performance,...

When Matt Black took on a DRYmedic Restoration Services franchise, he knew he would have to build up a customer base for...

In the ever-evolving plumbing industry, business owners constantly seek avenues to expand their profits and secure long-term viability. Here I’m looking at two...

Owning and operating two franchise businesses has proven to be a blessing for Matt Black. Black and his wife MaryBeth own Benjamin Franklin...

You know that friend who’s always there when you are in need? The one who shows up on time, follows through on...

Picture this situation: A skilled technician calls in their resignation tomorrow. What happens next? Jobs pile up, schedules get disrupted, your remaining...

Contractors should strongly consider implementing a mentorship program within their companies, not only to build valuable skills, but also to foster strong...

The tariff wars that are affecting the world economy are having an impact on contractors everywhere. The ongoing uncertainty is pushing up prices...

Ever since Constantin Geambasu established Water Rehab in suburban Phoenix, he’s followed a simple but effective business mantra: quality counts. That philosophy extends...

Michael Crowe isn't your typical plumbing company owner. With a master's degree from Harvard and a background in commercial real estate, he...

Time bleeds differently than money. Money disappears from obvious places. You can see it drain from bank statements and invoices, but time...

Every contractor I know has a few hard-earned scars from the school of experience. In this business, lessons usually come with a...