Plumbing Business Owner from Ontario - Joining the Community
Hi everyone, My name is Ehab. I own a plumbing company in Ontario, Canada. I’ve been running the business since 2014, serving both residential and commercial clients. I recently applied for the Jobber Grants 2026 and I’m excited to be part of this community. Looking forward to learning from experienced pros, sharing experiences, and growing my business. Best regards, Ehab
Jobber + Gusto users: How are you handling digital tips from clients without losing your mind?
Hey everyone, I’m researching a massive headache in the home service space and wanted to see how you guys handle it. If you use Jobber (or Housecall Pro) and Gusto, and your technicians regularly get digital tips from clients: How are you splitting and paying those tips out? I've been told that since the FSMs don't sync tips to Gusto payroll automatically, owners are spending hours every week matching invoice payments to dispatch logs, running the math on spreadsheets, and typing them in by hand. Is this actually a headache for your business, or is there an easy workaround I don't know about? If you have multi-technician crews, how do you handle the math (equal split, hours worked, etc.)? Does this get even messier if you use 1099 contractors? Not selling anything—just trying to understand if this is a real problem worth solving or if people have already figured out a simple way to do it. Thanks!
Mobile auto technician
I recently started my mobile mechanic business with my personal vehicle and tools. Ive had jobs here and there but i was wondering is there a way to get my name out there or tips you would give me to help me out. Im stuck in a position where i dont know how to move forward and growing my business and clientele
Landscaping business
Honestly I would use the money that I got from this grant to buy the equipment that I needed get a truck specifically for work get my LLC and get a website for my company and get insurance for the company as well I'll also use the money to print out or Get business cards shirts hoodies and other stuff for my company that's what I would use the grant forWhat are the best business coaching programs for home service business owners?
Does anyone have a recommendation for a residential construction/remodeling coaching program with systems, daily operations, hiring etc? Looking for a program that you have had personal success with. Thank you in advance!
The Best Projects and Programs begin with a Seed of Love and Support
Let’s start a discussion. What would happen if communities, businesses, contractors, creatives, and service providers came together to help people who are trying to build something meaningful, but simply don’t have the resources to get there alone? Not handouts. Not pity. Real opportunities. People with good hearts. People pursuing a dream. People rebuilding after setbacks. People trying to launch businesses that could one day support their families and contribute back into their communities. As a media production company, NWPhotoVideo is preparing community-focused documentary and storytelling projects designed to highlight those individuals and help connect them with real support. That support could mean mentorship, repairs, services, sponsorships, business assistance, transportation, food support, hair and makeup, vehicle repairs, or simply giving someone visibility and encouragement when the world has overlooked them. We are willing to volunteer much of our labor to help make these stories happen, while working to secure sponsorships that help cover the heavy production costs behind professional media work. The bigger question is this: Who would actually be willing to step in and help? Because I believe there are still a lot of good people out there. We’ve just become disconnected from one another. Most people don’t even know their neighbors anymore. It’s time to change that.
How to manage all aspects of a business as a sole proprietor?
I started my business in 2024 and although I have been a foreman/project manager for other companies, it seems like I am having a harder time managing everything on my own as those companies had the employees to work those positions As a sole proprietor how else can I be more efficient with juggling tasks from being the laborer of the company to be in the salesman and doing the accounting. Once I am able to, I would like to have hired employees so that it is not as stressful but for now I am just looking for some advice and possible solutions that worked for others.
How to start a mobile mechanic business with little money or equipment?
Anyone have any advice on how to get started in a new business of mobile mechanic for cars/trucks and semis? I am also an independent dealer for AMSOIL and trying to get people to purchase oil from me. I have been rejected for every loan I’ve ever tried to get so I have the minimum amount of equipment and advertising available to me because of that issue. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
