Blog - Joist

May 01

How to Accept Credit Card Payments as a Home Service Contractor

Why should general contractors and home service businesses accept credit cards? There are many advantages! To start with, it’s one of the quickest ways to improve cash flow. Second, the ability to accept credit card payments lends credibility to your business. Plus, it’s convenient and saves time for you and... read more →

Apr 03

How to Write an HVAC Invoice (with Free Invoice Template)

As HVAC contractors, ensuring your invoices are paid on time and in full can feel like a second full-time job. Creating, sending, and following up on invoices can eat up a lot of your already limited time. Fortunately, there are proactive steps you can take to streamline invoicing. In this... read more →

Mar 31

How to Price a Drywall Job

As a drywall contractor, do you struggle to set the right pricing to make sure every job is profitable? If so, you're not alone. Understanding what to factor in for pricing is one of the biggest obstacles to a profitable drywall business. There are many variables to consider when setting... read more →

Dec 23

How to Do an Invoice for Roofing (with Free Invoice Template)

Every roofer knows that invoices are the key to getting paid for all their hard work. But not every roofer knows how to do an invoice for roofing. Creating a roofing invoice can be tricky. There’re many important details that need to be included and any errors or omissions can... read more →

Dec 19

How to Price a Roofing Job

Are you a roofer having trouble pricing jobs for the most profitable results? Don't worry, you're not alone. Understanding how to price a roofing job is one of the biggest obstacles to a profitable roofing business. Many roofers find themselves extremely busy without the profits to show for it. There... read more →

Dec 13

construction contractors working on blueprints

How to Make an Estimate for Construction (in 7 Steps)

Although it may seem tedious, estimating a construction project is crucial to the success of your construction company. If you don’t estimate how much a job will cost before you complete it, you could end up shortchanging yourself or becoming overwhelmed by a project you can’t currently handle. The thought... read more →

Dec 09

construction contractor using calculator

How to Write an Invoice for Construction Work (with Free Template)

Your billing process can significantly impact your customer’s experience. For example, a professionally formatted invoice for construction work can reduce billing questions and improve clarity. As a result, your customers can see precisely what they are paying for and how much it costs in black and white, which mitigates the... read more →

Dec 02

How to Scale Your HVAC Business

Despite last year’s economic uncertainty, HVAC contractors in the U.S. are reporting a boom in sales of high-end air conditioning systems and a corresponding increase in new employees to take advantage of all the new business opportunities. But are you equipped to handle a rush of new business—hire and manage... read more →

Nov 29

The 6 Best Construction Podcasts for Business Owners

Want to keep up to date on the latest construction trends? Need to explore potential challenges in your business? Want to learn how to improve your business’s products, services, and operations? You can find all of that in a solid construction podcast. In this article, we’ll discuss what podcasts are... read more →

Nov 28

How to Write a Paint Job Invoice (with Free Template)

Your invoicing process can significantly impact your customer’s experience. For example, a professionally formatted invoice for painting jobs can reduce billing questions and improve clarity. As a result, your customers can see precisely what they are paying for and how much it costs in black and white, which mitigates the... read more →