Certified Contractors Network Blog

As a professional salesperson working for a certified contractor in today’s new economy, this is a vitally important concept to understand. You see, in today’s “buyers” market the power has returned to the customer and they know it. Customers today demand value and they have a low tolerance for anything ordinary – ordinary products, services, […]

The Secret to Becoming a Highly Paid Salesman Great, you just got hired as a salesman for the top Certified Replacement Contractor in your area. You’re excited and eager to learn this new trade and ready to start the training program. As you talk with the Sales Manager you find out that your training is […]

It’s simple to compare apples to apples with some products. For example, the same Toyota Camry, identically configured at two competing dealerships is a safe bet to compare prices. The two vehicles were manufactured by the same people at the same plant in exactly the same manner and were possibly even delivered to the two […]

Egnyte Provides Cloud Server Options for Certified Contractors Certified contractors as your business grows so does your company database and the number of employees that need to access your company database. If you are like most replacement contractors over the years you have gone from using one or two older desktop computers that were replaced […]

Ever heard of a swag bag? According to Urban Dictionary, a swag bag refers to, “A goodie bag that contains various useless, yet irreplaceable items packed into a duffle bag, usually given at parties or by sponsors. Sometimes, just useless household items with a brand-name insignia on them.” We beg to differ. Contrary to popular […]

You only have one chance to make a first (and lasting) impression — so how do you make it unforgettable? The construction industry, for years, has always been viewed as a non-professional, dirty, and untrustworthy profession, but not anymore! I don’t know what happened to create that stereotype, but it’s a stigma that’s been hard […]

Is your office staff ready to desert you? Are you pulling your hair out trying to keep your customers happy and your staff moving in the same direction, while still keeping the lights on? It’s tough and we definitely understand. We’ve been through it before and have found some proven solutions for getting and keeping […]

Are your customers hesitant about their big home projects? Does their hesitation usually lie within the money aspect of the project? Well, they needn’t be hesitant anymore! With our same-as-cash financing options, you as the contractor can offer clients a better and easier way to pay for those dream home renovations they are dying to […]

It’s no secret, being a contractor is a dangerous job. Day-in and day-out we climb ladders and roofs, scale homes and use hazardous tools that are volatile at the flip of the switch. Falling off roofs and self-inflicted nail gun wounds are just a couple injuries we frequently see on the job, while smashed thumbs […]

Have you been putting off that dream of renovating your home due to financing restrictions? Well, it’s time to put that dream into reality. We understand home improvements are very expensive and a big task. Don’t fret, you have plenty of options! For the homeowners that don’t have the home equity, credit, or cash to […]