Sales Turn On
Selling home improvement products and projects is an art, to some. Others might define it as a highly nuanced set of skills. The aim, of course, is to win the confidence of homeowners and close the...
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Doing More With Technology
Join industry expert Shawn McCadden as he presents several ways that technology affects remodeling businesses today and what owners should be doing to maximize the benefits that technology offers.
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As the millennium has brought forth many useful wonders, many contractors have resisted every new advance as "too complicated for our guys" or "too expensive for our company." But those who embraced...
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Relationship Selling Sells More Siding
Mike Damora is the sales manager at Roeland Home Improvers, a roofing, siding, and window company in Rockaway, N.J. Roeland employs three salespeople and has embraced the iPad in its sales presentations.
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Three Steps to Bulletproofing Your Data Before the Next Natural Disaster
Industry consultant Joe Stoddard offers solutions for data storage -- before there's an emergency to contend with.
View ArticleThink Whole-Home Performace When Selling Energy Efficiency
Energy efficiency tops the list of concerns for homeowners, but the real business opportunity for contractors lies in the bigger picture
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Amazon Takes on Role of Middleman for Contractors
With its new Home Services vertical the online behemoth wants to vet contractors—and get a cut of their business.
View ArticleCool Techie Toys for Contractors
These six new tools will revolutionize your jobsite experience
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Porch.com CEO Talks Remodeling and Data Potential
Matt Ehrlichman looks at the landscape of the future and talks about the hurdlesfor Porch.com in the present
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Drones Create Questions: Who Owns the Air?
U.S. communities are grappling with a surge in drone use that is raising safety and privacy concerns.
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Use Energy Incentives to Fire Up Leads and Sales
But bear in mind, offering rebates and financing takes more work and training than contractors expect.
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Robotic Masonry and Concrete Construction
Bricklaying robots, building structures out of rubble, and creative concrete are all works in progress at ETH Zurich
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6 Simple Ways Technology Can Improve Efficiency and Profits
These simple tools will also make you more credible with customers.
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Google Enters an Already Crowded Home Services Market
What contractors can do to avoid getting lost in the shuffle.
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HomeAdvisor, Porch Announce New Offerings
Contractors can look for new scheduling and vetting services as the two online lead generators fend off Google and Amazon.
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Choosing the Best Strategy for Using Houzz
While using Houzz for marketing is effective, you must choose the most cost effective strategy for using the network to improve your business. Here's how.
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Repair Wars: The Expanding Role of Online Home Services
Beyond lists and ratings, home improvement websites now are checking your credentials, matching you with potential clients, and setting up appointments.
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Home Services 101
Confused by the plethora of websites entering the home repair market? Consider this your crib sheet.
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How to Make the Most of Online Word of Mouth
With review sites playing an increasingly important role for consumers, you can't afford to neglect your web reputation.
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What’s Going on with Angie’s List?
The under-performing company rolls out a new lead gen service as it spurns another buyout offer
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