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Up to 75 percent of home improvement projects, over $2,500, are financed. Over 50 percent of home improvements, of $5,000 or more, are financed. What does that mean for you, as a contractor? If you want to appeal to 75 percent of homeowners that are doing home improvement projects, you better be offering a financing […]

The Pareto Principle or 80/20 rule basically states that eighty percent of your energy or resources will be directed at twenty percent of your customers. Here’s the rub: What if eighty percent of your energy is going toward making twenty percent of your most difficult clients happy? It is really worth your time? What if […]

When I was just starting out, I felt a certain pressure to go after every single job out there. I wanted to build a name for myself. I wanted people to see the value in what I had to offer. I guess we all want that. I guess I still want that. Certified Contractors Network […]

After nearly 20 years in business with contractors, we’ve learned a thing or two. From roofing to electrical work, it’s the goal of Certified Contracts Network to educate and equip you and to do that well. So, today on the blog, that’s what we are doing. Literally. Below is our toolbelt must-haves for every successful […]

It’s spring! Celebrate the season with a fresh, clean start to all-things related to homeownership. Then, sit back and relax on the porch and watch the colorful tulips, mint, and maple leaves grow. All while knowing that in and around your house is clean and hazard-free! As a homeowner, it’s easy to become overwhelmed as […]

As an executive, hiring the right people at the right time, could make or break your business. People (meaning employees) are the greatest asset your company has. Start with a hiring process that’s intentional. Every business should have hiring policies and procedures in place that are followed, through and through. Here are a few we […]

According to the National Safety Council, “in 2011, ladders were the source of 5,280 nonfatal, occupational injuries and illnesses, involving days away from work in the construction industry.” That is a staggering number! I think we all understand that accidents cost more than just money. Accidents affect your time and your entire team. I can […]

There’s a wise, old adage for business at home that says, “If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.” Turns out, same rules apply for your out-of-home business. (Minus the Mama part, that is.) “If your employees ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy!” Every business and business owner wants a larger profit. What if treating your employees […]

In the sales profession, just like any other profession, there are the Good, the Better and the Best types of salespeople. What’s the “Sales Success” difference between the “Good Salesperson” and the “Best Salesperson”? The difference comes down to their attitude, their discipline and their skill set. This article is Part 1 of 2 articles […]

Fathers Day is a Time of Reflection and Self Evaluation As Father’s Day comes and goes for another year, like most fathers, I take time and reflect on how I am doing in my role as a Father. You see I have three great kids, two are adults now and my youngest is 16 years […]