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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 […]

As a business owner, time is your most precious commodity. That’s why at Certified Contractors Network, we teach contractors to work smarter, not harder. One of the most effective ways of doing so? Networking. Certified Contractors Network networking Value of Networking As a business owner, networking needs to be on the top of your priority […]

Do you want to make more money? Of course you do. Or else you wouldn’t be reading this post. You say you’re doing okay for yourself but you’ve always wondered what’s holding you back from that bigger paycheck. Contractors love anything money or profitability related. You didn’t become a contractor just to play with cool […]

Don’t get too excited, I don’t mean last call for happy hour! But, it is last call for Owners Summit registration! Looking for ways to make more money? Of course you are, who isn’t? Look no further than at our very own Owners Summit Event! Coming up April 27th-29th in St. Louis, MO. As entrepreneurs, […]

Have you noticed how much paperwork is involved in running a successful business? There’s a ton! It’s easy to get lost in a maze of forms when navigating an issue with an employee or contract. Here at Certified Contractors Network, we have exactly what you’ve been searching for. So, this is great news. It means […]

The better questions is, do you use them? In January (2015) in the Near North Side neighborhood of Chicago, a construction worker was pinned and killed by a crane and because his accident was fatal OSHA was called in to do a formal investigation. Safety Procedures are Less Expensive Than an Accident! 796 construction workers […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]