Certified Contractors Network Blog

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 […]

Is your company’s profit stagnant? If so, one of the best ways to overcome a profit plateau is smart budgeting. Consistently calculating your gross profit keeps your company on track, financially. You’ll be surprised how a little bit of intentionality can go a long way! Budgeting can be intimidating. Most contractors we meet have stumbled […]

No business owner is looking to keep company revenue at a stand still though, for many contractors, it’s an all too familiar story. In order for a business’s annual revenue to be boosted, sales must be boosted. Read below for a compilation of some of our best tips and tricks to turn a lead into […]

Has your business as a contractor come to a crossroad? Are you in need of a re-BOOT? Now is the time to take advantage of one of our Boot Camps and kick start your career as a contractor! Have you been wondering why your competitors are successful and you’re not? Well, we can’t tell you […]

The truth is, there is no magic pill that will instantly make you smarter, more business savvy, or more handsome. We wish. But we have found this: a successful contracting business must be well connected, well informed, and willing to learn from the experience of the other. Contractors Network, Network, Network So, maybe the better […]

We’ve talked (blogged) recently about our financing promise. Today, let’s talk about the way our same as cash financing works to help you build a better business. First of all, it guarantees payment for all your hard work. What’s better than that? It also increases your average job size. And, maybe the best advantage: offering […]

People are your company’s most valuable asset. Even if you know this to be true, finding the best of the best can be a challenge. Still, it’s worth it. Waiting for the right employee over an employee could potentially save you thousands of dollars on time, energy, and investment! So today, we’re sharing one of […]

You’re busy. There are teams to supervise, jobs to find, payments to follow-up with, employees to hire, and so much more. We get it. However, as a business owner, there are certain to-dos with which you cannot slack. The first rule of employee relations and human resources is one of them: documentation, documentation, documentation. (Did […]

If you find yourself frustrated by your office culture, the problem could be you rather than them. Office attitudes are a reflection of office leadership, stemming from the top down. The best business managers have a radical approach to the workplace and to their employees. They foster a community that cares, works hard, and creates. […]

It’s a no brainer when we say, “more sales = more profit”. What is less obvious, however, is the way we go about turning those leads into a direct sale. Countless contractors have shared their stories with us, and they all run into the same issue. A great product is offered–partnered with a competitive price, […]