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Roofing Contract
Howdy all, I've been doing low-cost handyman work in my business for the last several months. I just got licensed as a roofer and would like to get started in the business. However, I want to make sure I have a good contract prepared so that when I start getting clients, I can make sure I'm protected. What would you all recommend as a starting place? Do you have templates you've used for client contracts? Thanks in advance!How Referral Systems Are Changing the Home Improvement Game
Referral programs aren’t new, but they’re becoming a huge part of the home improvement world. Homeowners want trusted pros, and contractors want more jobs—referrals make that happen. Why They Work People trust word-of-mouth over ads. A referral from a friend or neighbor carries weight, and when companies reward that, it’s a win-win for everyone. How People Are Using Them Homeowners save money – Discounts or perks for referring friends. Contractors grow their business – More jobs without spending big on ads. Loyalty programs – Earn rewards for multiple referrals. Community referrals – Nextdoor, Facebook groups, and forums are full of trusted recommendations. Make It Work for You If you're a contractor, a solid referral program can bring in quality leads without the heavy marketing costs. Try something simple—offer $50 off the next project for both the referrer and the new client when they book. It’s an easy way to keep customers coming back while bringing in new ones who already trust your work. Are you currently using a referral program with your business? Drop a comment!Who has their vehicles wrapped? 🛻🙋🏻♀️
Yes ➡️ Do you have any tips or advice? What are the pros and cons you've experienced? No ➡️ What’s been holding you back from getting your vehicle wrapped? Is it cost, design ideas, or something else? Got a pic of your wrap? Share them in the comments for bonus points! 📸
Most Profitable Marketing
What marketing strategy has been the largest driver for your business in terms of generating revenue? Best ROI. Marketing company, facebook ads, google ads, SEO, billboard, newspaper, cold emails, cold calling, door to door, business cards/flyers/postcards, or any type of free advertisement, charity work, the list goes on. As contractors, we can become ignorant if we think we have it all figured out. We can all learn from each other. Please share your best ROI.Obtaining business emails for email marketing
My first 2 seasons in business, obtaining email addresses did not seem like a big deal. But now with utilizing Jobber recently, I realize the power of having a large email list. With marketing campaigns, the options are endless and effortless; from referral options, lost leads, holiday engagement, the list goes on and on. Ultimately, this could be thousands of money left on the table. With that being said, there has to be an easy way to get a general email list of local businesses instead of digging through each company to find an email. Does anyone know of a way to gather these emails more efficiently? Thanks Braxton
Flexible
I work with a law firm, and we’re currently in need of a dedicated individual to assist with various business-related tasks. This opportunity has opened up as my current assistant is preparing for maternity leave, so we’re looking for someone to step in and support us. This is a flexible, part-time work-from-home role, perfect for anyone who wants to balance it with other responsibilities. No prior experience is needed, as training will be provided. We only ask that you’re familiar with basic computer operations and eager to learn. If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, feel free to reach out to me for more details. Thanks
Mowing Pricing help
In the past we have based our mowing prices off the average time spent on the lawn over the previous season. In the spring we don't make much profit. We make up for it in the summer and fall. That has worked fine until last years drought. We had lawns that were not serviced for 6-7 weeks. We are in Ohio so we have about 30 weeks of mowing. We have to catch clippings in the spring which we do not charge extra for. We thought about adding a charge of 25% regular mowing price to make it profitable. Thoughts, suggestions, tips?
