Business Growth Articles

Behle Inc. has expanded its capabilities and service territory, but traditional plumbing remains the foundation of its growing Iowa operation

Mark Ellefson is establishing Prodigy Sewer & Drain as a top trenchless services provider in Tennessee by investing in his people to create a team primed for long-term growth

Not every project is worth the risk. Sometimes saying no can protect your schedule, profits, team, and reputation.

Your inspection camera footage is more than proof of a problem. It can help homeowners say yes faster, strengthen estimates, and give your marketing real job site content.

From colorful trucks to pipe lining, Rub-a-Dub Plumbing has found creative ways to make a traditional service business stand out

Western Rooter & Plumbing’s success story has been built on customer service principles of honesty and fair prices

A franchise might have the benefit of a corporate advertising spend, but there is much independent contractors can do to increase exposure at no cost

Scaling larger is a common goal of business owners, but it comes with headaches if you’re not willing to adapt your operational approach

Annual Blue Collar Report finds that parents and Gen Z are increasingly rethinking college in favor of skilled trades, driven by AI concerns, rising education costs, and the appeal of business ownership

When your most experienced technician retires, the knowledge they take with them can disrupt the whole business unless you plan now to mentor and train the next generation

Jeremy Sar built his business by learning which suppliers and brands deliver the speed and service a fast-growing plumbing business needs

As workforce expectations shift, contractors who adapt their leadership, communication and mentorship styles can strengthen retention and build stronger crews

The research shows most buyers underestimate both the cost of homeownership and how quickly they'll need a home service professional they can trust