Certified Contractors Network Blog

While management and leadership are connected, they aren’t the same thing. Management involves important tasks centered around organizational structure, like planning, managing resources, and ensuring that company processes are followed. However, it takes more than management to ensure the success of a contracting business. This is where effective leadership skills come into play. Management vs […]

The success of a construction business is typically measured by its results. As important as flawless installations are, the true measure of a well-functioning business is found on the balance sheets. There’s no point in offering top-notch services if the company is barely turning a profit.  The key to maintaining large margins is investing in […]

No matter how skilled or determined your business may be, it will fail unless you’re able to expand business. Many companies find it difficult to scale their projects and increase workflows, especially with the declining labor rates in the industry. However, by investing in construction consulting, you’ll be able to learn new methods for gaining […]

Personality can go a long way toward selling your contracting services, but it isn’t enough to generate consistent business overtime. If your contracting business isn’t getting enough work, then implementing a scalable sales process is the answer that you’ve been missing. At Certified Contractors Network, we provide a variety of contractor training opportunities that foster […]

Without sales, you wouldn’t have a contracting business. As important as quality installations, superior customer service, and high-end products are, they mean nothing unless you have a project to work on. For most contractors, generating new sales and closing deals can be the biggest challenge of business. The best way to improve this area of […]

No matter how large or small your construction company is, marketing is a core element that needs to be employed. Generating leads, closing leads, and maintaining an impeccable reputation are extremely important abilities in the remodeling industry. Cutting corners with this is a surefire way of reducing your sales and slowly putting yourself out of business. […]

Certified Contractors Network is an innovative construction management consultant offering decades of expertise in the construction industry. We provide contractors with sales training, marketing strategies, and management skills that promotes a high bar of excellence in ethics and business growth. This includes helping contracting businesses stay apprised of the latest industry trends, so they do not fall […]

Business growth requires access to the right tools and industry knowledge – not just in contracting and construction, but also marketing, sales and business management. All facets of your company include potential pitfalls and substantial opportunities for enhancement. Learning what to evaluate and how to leverage your data is essential to setting your path for […]

Networking is one of the core pieces of a successful business. The construction industry demands that you network with the right people. One major benefit of being a member of Certified Contractors Network is meeting new vendors at our events. Now, keep in mind, these aren’t just any old vendors off the street. We take […]

Contract Exteriors, a South Carolina-based new construction and remodeling company, was founded in 2009. In the four years before Contract Exteriors joined CCN, CEO Randy Hann was feeling alone. His company was successful, but he wanted to grow, flourish, and ensure his bright future in a competitive market. Who could he turn to for advice? […]