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Estimating by Hand vs. Software: A Contractor’s Guide to Choosing the Best Estimating Tools

Keep reading to learn whether an estimating template vs. software is best for your needs. We’ll explore the pros and cons of each method so you can see which one works for creating your estimates.

7 min read
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How to Calculate a Lawn Care Estimate (with Lawn Care Price Charts) 

In this article, you’ll learn how to estimate lawn care pricing using different strategies. We’ll look at creating a lawn care estimate by yard size as well as by the hour and other methods.

9 min read
Lawn care pro using tablet to create estimate

What Is Value-Based Pricing? 

Setting prices for your contracting business is essential for bringing in customers and making a profit. This article answers the common question: What is value-based pricing?

9 min read
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How to Bid on Electrical Jobs: The Best Step-By-Step Guide 

If you’re a small business or a new contractor, bidding on jobs can seem overwhelming. This article removes all the mystery and gives you a step-by-step guide on how to bid on electrical jobs.

10 min read
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How to Become a Professional Construction Estimator 

Make a career in construction as a cost estimator. It’s a stable and lucrative role with plenty of professional growth opportunities. And it doesn’t take much to get started either.

8 min read
Construction estimator using calculator and ipad to make cost estimate

Landscaper Maintenance Prices: Tips for to Maximize Profit 

When a job's underpriced, you feel it. You put in the hard work and have little to show. What should your landscape maintenance prices be? Let's explore price ranges and service-specific costs.

7 min read
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How To Bid Commercial Painting Jobs: 7 Steps and Tips  

Every painter's been there: staring at a blank estimate sheet, trying to boil a complex painting job down to a simple number. Learning how to bid commercial painting jobs makes it a lot more manageable.

6 min read
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Estimating Programs for Construction: Tips to Pick the Right One 

Forget spreadsheets and calculators; use digital tools to simplify and fine-tune cost estimation. Contractor estimate software is your ticket to accurate and winning construction bids.

8 min read
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What Is a Convenience Fee? A Guide for Contractors 

Is it right to charge a convenience fee for contractor payments? While it could cut operating costs, you have to be extra careful about passing payment processing charges to your clients.

7 min read
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Commercial Mowing Contracts: How to Price, Bid, and Get Them 

Commercial mowing contracts are agreements between your business and property owners or managers. They outline services, schedules, and payment terms, cover bigger areas, and have higher standards. 

5 min read
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