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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?

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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.

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Commercial Plumbing Contract: What You Should Include

Commercial plumbing contracts are a must. It's not just about red tape. It's about protecting your best interests. They also prevent scope creep and clarify payment terms. Here's what to include.

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How to Start a Pressure Washing Business: A Step-By-Step Guide 

Turning pressure washing into a business can be your ticket to success. We break down everything you need to know to get up and running, from what equipment to buy to how to get paying customers.

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What Is Digital Marketing Content? A Guide for Contractors  

Your skills don't mean much if customers can't find you. Referrals are great, but digital marketing content helps you reach thousands of potential clients searching for your services right now.

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Get Paid Faster: How to Take Credit Card Payments on Your Phone as a Contractor 

That's another job finished. You hear the customer say, "Do you take cards?" You pause. You were expecting a check. Skip the hassle. Here's how to accept credit card payments on your phone​.

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Landscape Maintenance Prices: Tips for Contractors 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.

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Remodeling Checklist for Contractors: What You Need to Know 

Every contractor knows that home remodeling is tricky. One miscalculation can lead to disaster. A remodeling checklist can save your day, sanity, and budget with step-by-step instructions.

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What Is a Content Marketing Strategy? Examples for Home Pros 

A content marketing strategy helps you bring in new customers. In fact, 87% of marketers report that content marketing generates leads. Without a strategy, you're leaving money on the table.

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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.

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