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What Is Included in a Marketing Plan? A Guide for Contractors 

A marketing plan is the blueprint for the marketing channels, tools, and tactics you'll use to speak to your target audience and build a stronger, more visible business.

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How To Get Landscaping Jobs: 8 Pro Tips  

The first step to getting landscaping jobs is to decide which type of landscaper you want to be. Here are eight tips to help you get more landscaping jobs and build a successful business. 

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Tap to Pay Explained: How Contractors Can Get Paid Faster

What is tap to pay? Contactless payment is a quick, secure, and convenient way for customers to pay for goods and services. Want to get paid faster with fewer snags? We’ll tell you how.

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Customer using credit card for contactless payment with contractor's reader

Construction Schedule Examples and Tips for Creating Your Own 

A construction schedule is the foundation for smart project management. It brings all the important information into one comprehensive document. Explore our construction schedule examples.

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Landscaping Estimating in 7 Steps: A Guide for Contractors 

Landscaping contractors need to know the ins and outs of landscaping estimating. Accurate estimation is the foundation of your project's success—your business's success. It locks in profitability.

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Customer Engagement for Contractors: Importance, Strategies, and Examples 

Customer engagement creates strong bonds between companies and their customers. It builds emotional connections through many small moments that matter to create lasting relationships over time.

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How To Bid on Drywall Jobs in 7 Steps  

Learning how to bid on drywall jobs takes more than crunching numbers. It demands a deep understanding of the work and the ability to craft a professional, competitive contractor proposal.

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How to Start a Spray Foam Insulation Business 

You want to know how to start a spray foam insulation business. Embarking on a business venture opens doors to all kinds of new opportunities. In this article, we'll walk you through the process.

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How to Invoice as a Contractor 

Contractors have a wealth of expertise. But that knowledge doesn't always extend to the admin side of business. If you're wondering how to invoice as a contractor, this guide has you covered.

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Can a Contractor Sue for Non-Payment Without a Contract? 

You’ve completed a home remodeling job without a written contract—what do you do if the client refuses to pay? If all else fails, you can always raise a verbal agreement dispute in a court of law.

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