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(By: Tim Clark) A small job means different things to different contractors and service professionals. Some claim any job under $100 is too small while others consider anything under $50,000 to be too small. Whatever the case may be for your business, you really shouldn’t discard the small job. Here are two reasons why: The small job lead may come to you and you choose not to do it. That could be a big mistake. Someone else is going to take that job and get the project done. If your competitor completes this tiny piece of work and does a great or even a good job, there’s a good cha...
Thank you to everyone that attending our Webinar in February! We had a great turn out with some challenging questions - so thank you to everyone that attended and participated! The webinar covers the ways to track your leads while staying on top of your budget, how to take advantage of leads from lead generation services and learning what to look for in a lead generation service. Incase you missed the Webinar or just want to share with your colleagues - here is ConstructionDeal.com's webinar presentation: Maximizing Lead Generation Services. Click the picture to watch it! To make sure yo...
Everyday when I am driving on the long and congested freeways of Los Angeles, I see contractors driving with me. How do I know they are contractors? From the advertising on their trucks! I see everything from established plumbing franchises to pest controllers to full remodelers to HVAC Repair Companies trying to make a name. I notice them all - and rarely applaud any. The most typical sign I see is a white trucks with black words within a black oval shape - and I would be surprised if they gain many leads this way. The photo above is easy to read sure, but it's not the clearest in explaining ...
Contractors - Do you offer decorative painting services? Or mural art services? ConstructionDeal.com has a category for that! Enjoy these two entertaining murals we found (if only all clients were always that appreciative of creativity!)
Dear Contractors, Join ConstructionDeal.com and get one month of exclusive phone leads, FREE! When you sign up for a premium membership between Feb. 9th and Feb. 12th, 2010 - we will give you 30 days of FREE phone leads. What are phone leads? Phone leads are exclusive calls to you, from job owners that want to discuss their project and potentially hire your company. Every day, thousands of project owners search for contractors on our website and if you're listed in our directory - with your phone leads activated - you should receive these calls. Step 1 Sign up for free at ConstructionDe...
(By: Tim Clark) You probably know which gas station near you has the lowest price per gallon. You know where you can buy materials for less. But one thing many contractors do not know is where all their leads are coming from. It’s so important for any small business manager to understand what is working and what is not. You can put an ad in the yellow pages, you can drop off flyers door-to-door, and you can pay for an ad on the radio. But if you cannot measure the effectiveness of doing these things, how will you know which ones to invest in again? When you know what works, you can conti...
(By: Tim Clark) Many contractors have a certain notion of what lead generation is about and how leads can help their business. This notion could actually hurt their business. It’s almost like having a coupon to buy a particular product and giving up on that coupon because they think it’s for a specific product they don’t want. They choose not to see the fine print on the coupon that says it can be used for many other products, too. And so they lose out. When you sign up for a ConstructionDeal.com Premium membership, you can receive a variety of job leads based on your service...
If you are going to be spending your marketing budget on yard signs - you want them to grab potential customers' attention right? Here are some yard signs we found that are attracting the wrong kind of attention... Is this a yard sign for a flight school? The font is too small and hard to read. The perfect yard sign for a restaurant .. in 1989. TMI - Too much information - Who can read this as they drive by? This one isn't too bad a sign with the picture of the House, the Company Name, Service Listings & Phone Number.
Now, something romantic for all our hardworking contractors and service professionals out there - some humor! Girlfriend: "When we get married, I want to share all your worries, troubles and lighten your burden."Boyfriend: "It's very kind of you, darling, but I don't have any worries or troubles."Girlfriend: "Well, that's because we aren't married yet." - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Wife: "You carry my photo in your wallet. Why?"Husband: "When there is a problem, no matter how impossible, I look at your picture and the problem disappears."Wife: "You see how...
(By Tim Clark) How is the economy doing? It depends on who you listen to. Many are claiming the recession is over and things will be returning to normal soon. Others predict more doom and gloom. Many contractors are wondering because their business has been hit the hardest of all in this economic downturn. The real answer to the question is… it’s getting better and it’s still scary out there. There are some trends on the horizon to look for, in 2010, for all service professionals in the remodeling and construction industry. Real Estate Many are pointing to the rise in home s...
You may have started to hear some buzz that sounds like “Cash for Clunkers” - over in Washington. The proposed program, Cash for Caulkers or HOME STAR, is currently being discussed as an incentive for 2010 to cure the duel problems: 17% of construction workers are unemployed and over 20% of US carbon emissions come from residential buildings. This program will be centered on offering incentives for energy efficient retrofits. While it is still pending in the House committee you should be asking yourself – “What does this mean for me and my company?” For those in b...
Thank you to everyone that attending our Webinar earlier this month! We had a fantastic turn out with some really great questions - we can't do it without your participation! The webinar covered the benefits of social media marketing for your business, the different types and the statistics. We choice to go indepth and cover the details of Facebook (350 million users and growing!) and the micro-blogging phenomenon Twitter. From the beginner to more familiar, this webinar is sure to teach you something new. Incase you missed the Webinar or just want to share with your colleagues - here is Const...
(By: Tim Clark) Many contractors and service professionals spend time marketing their business emphasizing quality workmanship or low prices but that is not enough. To stand out in a crowd of competitors, you need to differentiate your services. The definition of differentiate is to recognize as being different and to make noticeable or different. What sets you apart from and above your competition? How are you different? Why should a potential client hire your company instead of another? There are ways to market your services so you can differentiate your business from everyone else. Start by...
Watch this short video for tips on how to sell more through building trust and being yourself.
A contractor is feeling lonely, so he goes to the pet store to buy a talking parrot. The pet store owner agrees to sell the parrot to the contractor but gives him a warning, "This parrot talks but it also has the habit of saying bad words." The contractor smiles. He tells the pet store owner it's no problem. He doesn't like swearing but he knows how to fix the problem of a cussing bird. He takes the parrot home and everything is fine for the first few hours. When the bird gets hungry, however, he lets out an assault of words so dirty that it would make a sailor blush. The contractor calmly tak...
(By: Tim Clark)Many contractors and service professionals are embracing the new technologies available to small business owners. Social media is the new buzzword and many contractors are using it to reach out to new customers. Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, and blogs are great ways to promote your business and bring in more revenue. But don’t forget that all these new platforms can be great tools to keep existing clients and help with your customer service activities.Referrals are the lifeblood of anyone in a service industry. The best way to get good referrals is to do great work. But it a...
Thanks to everyone who attended our Webinar, How to Grow Your Business Through Blogging!Aaron Rose, Tim Clark, Sam Garcia and myself were thrilled with the participation and interest levels and hope you all are enjoying starting your blogging experience! If you need help with: 1. Writing blog posts -- dos, don'ts, and selling without selling -- tips 2. Driving traffic to your blog3. Or just finding out more about how the ConstructionDeal.com blog worksthen this Webinar will help you! Watch it Now!
Do you dress up your dog for Halloween? This will either change your mind or give you some new ideas for Saturday. Enjoy these silly photos of dogs in Halloween costumes::: awww it's cute Do their owners not like them? They look so confused Fairy tails Maybe this dog actually likes his costume :) Zoo Dogs Already thinking ahead to gravy!! Have a Happy and Safe Halloween from ConstructionDeal.com!
ConstructionDeal.com understands how important every lead is during a down economy. We also know the importance of an enhanced reputation to attract clients. We are proud to be the only lead generation company to offer you a Free Leads Program! These days, home owners are staying home to save money and this new trend is demonstrated by a 25% increase in Internet usage this year, according to management consulting firm Booz & Company. This means your potential clients are more likely to be searching for your business online and therefore you must take advantage of every opportunity to be in...
(By: Tim Clark) If you're a contractor, let's face it... you're involved in sales. Sales activities are probably the part of the job you hate the most. Asking for referrals, contacting old clients, even cold calling neighborhoods is never fun to do. Of course, it's even harder to do while you're working. The economy is down but your phone might still be ringing. One of the biggest mistakes any contractor can make is to stop all sales activities while you've got a full slate of new clients. Even if there are people who need your services right now, the good times can and will dry up at some poi...