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Even though it is sad that we...
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Make Sure You’re Not Wasting Your Business Marketing Dollars
There are countless ways you could be wasting your marketing dollars. As John Wanamaker, known for his successful use of advertising, once...
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6 Ways to Show Customer Appreciation During the Holidays
Looking to increase your rates of customer satisfaction and retention? Ultimately, building a loyal customer base isn’t rocket science. Provide a quality...
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4 Ways to Minimize Downtime at Your Business
Entry 443129You’ve heard the old saying “time is money.” Certainly, business owners strive to use their time wisely and productively, serving clients,...
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Guaranteeing a Precise Utility Locate
Promises. Warranties. Guarantees. Everyone has been burned by a company when some negating small print is noticed after the fact. Mason Private...
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Wide Array of Equipment Increases Contractor’s Job Capabilities
PowerVac wants to be a company that can handle all aspects of the infrastructure emergencies its customers face on a daily basis....
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6 Mistakes Contractors Make When Selling Their Business
Selling a company isn’t an easy.
You spend a large portion of your working life trying to grow your company and now for...
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Failure is an Opportunity for Growth
It doesn’t feel good to fail on a job, and it usually costs you something: money, pride, status, credibility. But the more...
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Best of 2021: Contractors Offer Advice and Insight
It’s again that time of year that is typically reserved for some reflection. Here we reflect on some of the industry knowledge...
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9 Reasons For Your Business to Try Chatbots
Running a business is hard.
That’s the understatement of the year, huh? But the truth is, in some ways, running a business is harder than...
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Contractor Saves Customer Millions on Quarry Drainage System Project
Jeff Seidl enjoys a good challenge, taking on jobs other companies might pass up and solving customers’ problems. And the owner of...
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Contractor Brings Needed Services Back Home
As a youngster, Jeff Seidl says he practically lived in a sandbox.
“I always was interested in moving dirt around,” says the owner...
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How to Increase Your Positive Online Reviews
So that Pipe Masters of Honolulu, Hawaii, can ensure customer satisfaction and improve quality control, every customer gets a call from the...
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How to Improve Your Team’s Listening Skills
Listening is a crucial skill for anyone who works in a customer-facing position.
This is true for receptionists, it’s true for sales reps,...














