Plumbing Bids
I just started a plumbing business and I get the concept of bidding but somehow always end up under estimating. I even doubled my last bid and still somehow ended up an impactful amount of hours over. I don't know if I visualize my objective wrong or I'm really that much slower than I anticipate (If that makes sense). The materials I buy are marked price + 30% and hourly is pretty straightforward, I charge from the moment I leave the office to the moment I return. Change orders are a weak point for me and I know the consequences of doing free labor. Is there any special courses to perfect bidding?8Views0likes1CommentWhen Competitors Race to the Bottom: How you Can Push Back—Without Slashing Prices
The Pain Backflow work has become a Craigslist price-war: unlicensed techs quote 30 % below cost, plumbers toss in a “” freebies" to win a bigger job, and customers—squeezed by the economy—grab the cheapest line item they see. Result: we’re pitching value while they’re slinging bargain stickers, and it feels like we’re getting chopped at the knees. How do I handle these "Cheap competitors" and Hold the line on value?2Views0likes0CommentsBusiness start-up
I am looking to start a new side business in lawn care. I may have one or two people to work with me full time so that I can keep my full time job until this thing takes off. Are there some things that any of you wish you had known before you started your businesses?61Views1like6CommentsBest way to gain more clients?
Hello everyone! I am new to the entrepreneurial world. I recently started a lawn care and landscaping business. I am curious what have other had most success with when trying to gain more clients? Paying for ads on social media, go door to door and hand out flyers/cards? What's the best way to go about things?61Views4likes5CommentsFrom hustle to strategy: shifting gears to B2B
Hey Community , I’ve been running my own call centre, building teams, closing deals, and mastering high-volume outreach. Now I’m pivoting into the B2B space — focused on working with businesses that value long-term growth and consistent results. Here’s what I bring: Built and led a high-performing outbound team Managed operations from the ground up Delivered real ROI through tested systems and strategy If you’re a B2B business looking for someone who can deliver results — let’s connect.4Views0likes0CommentsLaunching This Summer Looking for Tips on Hosting a Free Service Day for Veterans & Seniors
We’re getting ready to launch AquaDogs Pressure Washing this summer, and we want to kick things off with a free service day for veterans and seniors in our town. For those of you who’ve done community-focused events or local givebacks. How did you promote it, stay organized, and still make it financially sustainable in those early days? Would love any lessons learned!7Views0likes0CommentsPrice Transparency
None of the locals have any pricing on their websites. As a customer I hate searching for general pricing. I'm considering posting my trip fee and pricing for some of the more common tasks a handyman would do. Tough to do for more custom jobs or problematic installs, but it seems that letting a customer know up front that replacing a basic ceiling fan is $99 labor may save them, and me, some time. Thoughts?433Views7likes17CommentsHello Community- I need help
I am a caretaker for special needs gentleman that has the dream of owning a successful business. I promised him I would help him with accomplishing this goal. It's just me though because of his disease and limited abilities. We started Jackson County Water Systems and we offer whole home water purication and filtration systems here in Jackson County GA I am needing help with getting recognized and certified on Google and any other sites that will help us generate sales. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks79Views2likes2Comments