Business

The tariff wars that are affecting the world economy are having an impact on contractors everywhere. The ongoing uncertainty is pushing up prices...

We all know that finding great people in the trades has never been harder. Demand for skilled contractors is skyrocketing while the...

The right coach can turn a so-so team into a champion. But not just any coach. A football team, for example, needs...

Time bleeds differently than money. Money disappears from obvious places. You can see it drain from bank statements and invoices, but time...

You’ve got the customers. You’ve got the contracts. Maybe you’re eyeing new territory or replacing aging trucks and equipment. But growth doesn’t...

It can be tough to grow your business without a steady flow of new customers. Generating leads is crucial to business growth...

Budget overruns eat into the profits of hardworking contractors and drive up costs for clients, so it’s no surprise that the construction...

Last quarter, 1.2 million entrepreneurs officially started new businesses. A lot of new founders, sure, but down from the 1.4 million who...

As a business owner, you understand the value of effective marketing and advertising to your business. However, communicating your vision to a...

It starts innocently enough. You want to ensure everything runs smoothly, so you check in often. Someone misses a minor detail, and...

Housecall Pro, a leading software platform for home service professionals, recently released its 2025 AI Adoption in Home Services Industry Report, revealing...

Have you ever wondered what will happen to your business if there isn’t a family member ready or willing to take over?...

The home service market is surging, spurred by rising rates of homeownership as well as the average age of homes passing the...

In the world of sales and customer service, what people say and what they mean are not always the same thing. Unfortunately,...

Working as a field technician — no matter if you’re in utility contracting, plumbing, HVAC, or another skilled trade — means you're...

The first step in conducting an effective meeting is to create and distribute the agenda in advance, says Brad O'Neill of Dick...

Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries everywhere, and the trades are no exception. While the idea of robots replacing skilled workers may make headlines,...