Marketing for Deck Builders

CONQUER – Marketing and Business Success for Deck Builders Marketing is often seen as a chore—‘the work that you have to do when you’re not building decks’—and the less-than-enthusiastic result barely goes beyond a sign on the truck, a box of business cards, and a list of contacts. But our success depends on marketing not…

Marketing for Remodelers and Renovators

CONQUER – Marketing and Business Success for Remodelers Marketing is often seen as a chore—‘the work that you have to do when you’re not renovating’—and the less-than-enthusiastic result barely goes beyond a sign on the truck, a box of business cards, and a list of contacts. But our success depends on marketing not just our…

Marketing for Plumbers

CONQUER – Marketing and Business Success for Plumbers Marketing is often seen as a chore—‘the work that you have to do when you’re not plumbing’—and the less-than-enthusiastic result barely goes beyond a sign on the truck, a box of business cards, and a list of contacts. But our success depends on marketing not just our…

Marketing for Electricians

CONQUER – Marketing and Business Success for Electricians Marketing is often seen as a chore—‘the work that you have to do when you’re not pulling wire’—and the less-than-enthusiastic result barely goes beyond a sign on the truck, a box of business cards, and a list of contacts. But our success depends on marketing not just…

Marketing for Roofers

CONQUER – Marketing and Business Success for Roofers Marketing is often seen as a chore—‘the work that you have to do when you’re not roofing’—and the less-than-enthusiastic result barely goes beyond a sign on the truck, a box of business cards, and a list of contacts. But our success depends on marketing not just our…

Modern Marketing for Contractors

Online Promotional Videos for Contractors by Nick Gromicko Contractors who are marketing-savvy should maintain their websites by occasionally adding consumer-targeted videos.  As technology becomes cheaper and more dummy-proof, it’s easy for a contractor to shoot a short video at a jobsite and upload it to his website.  Such a video should give consumers some basic…

Purchasing or Leasing the Right Truck

by Nick Gromicko Reliable, respectable transportation is essential for the contractor.  Purchasing the right work vehicle to carry equipment, as well as doubling as a mobile office, is becoming somewhat easier, ironically, as the American car industry is suffering through tough economic times.  Securing the most favorable commercial truck loan will get the contractor on…

Estimated Life Expectancy Chart

Compliments InterNACHI. The following chart details the predicted life expectancy of appliances, products, materials, systems and components. (For homes located in Florida and the surrounding coastal region, please refer to The Florida Estimated Life Expectancy Chart for Homes.) Consumers and inspectors and other professionals advising their clients should note that these life expectancies have been…

Websites for Contractors

by Nick Gromicko To a potential client, your website is a sample of what you and your work are going to be like. Your website is the flagship of your company. It makes little sense to drive traffic to a website that doesn’t represent you well. It’s a wise investment to have your website professionally…