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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.

7 min read
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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.

5 min read
Home remodeler in middle of home renovation

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.

6 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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How to Write a Receipt of Payment: A Step-by-Step Guide for Contractors 

A receipt is proof that money changed hands. It's something that keeps your cash flow healthy and your customers confident. In this guide, we'll show you exactly how to write a receipt of payment.

7 min read
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Fencing Tools List: 23 Must-Haves for Fence Contractors

Fence contractors who deliver quality gain a competitive edge. And that quality starts with your tools. So, which are worth your hard-earned cash? This is your ultimate fencing tools list.

7 min read
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Customer Care and Service 101: Contractor Edition 

As a contractor, offering exceptional customer care and service is critical to growing your business. Here’s how incredible service maximizes customer satisfaction and keeps clients loyal.

6 min read
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Contractor’s Guide: Best Insulation Types Explained 

As a contractor, you can use many different types of insulation for homes, helping clients stay comfortable year-round. Choosing the best insulation can cut your client’s energy bills. 

6 min read
Home contractor installs fiberglass insulation in home

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