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A Face-to-Face Meeting Gets a Contract Signed

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I just put together a bid for a potential customer.  He found me through my website, which is cool because that lets me know local people are finding us on the internet.  That’s huge. So I went out to the prospect’s condo a few days ago.  This guy is not a referral, so I don’t [...]

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Review: CustomInk T-Shirts

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I decided it was time for new t-shirts for my home repair company, Handyservices.  I did a Google search for “custom t-shirts” and up came a bunch of websites that specialize in them.  The first page and first line was a company called, “Custom Ink”.  I clicked the link because “Design your own t-shirts online, [...]

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Bringing Professionalism Back To Contracting

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I don’t know about you, but being a professional in every aspect of your contracting business is so important today.  You must not overlook anything. Your company vehicle. For the small independent, you must attempt to obtain a newer vehicle sooner or later.  People will look at what kind of vehicle you drive up to [...]

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Eat Breakfast Or Wait ‘Til Later?

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I have a pressing question.  How many of you guys eat breakfast before starting the day and how many wait ’til later, like lunchtime?  The reason I ask is because lately I’ve been having my regular coffee routine in the morning and go straight to the jobsite. Is it just me, or does it sorta [...]

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Don’t Be A Slob When Service Calls

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Some contractors get a lot of flack when showing up at a homeowner’s jobsite because of the way they are dressed.  The client will never tell you, but you should take your uniforms seriously.  They may not hire you again if your company appears unprofessional.  You may have all your credentials in line: being licensed, [...]

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