How To

January 20, 2026

Pricing Strategy for Contractors: Growth-Driven Models That Beat Low-Balling

Growth-driven pricing focuses on margin, not volume - using value-based, tiered, and strategic pricing to attract better customers, protect profit, and build a scalable contracting business.

January 20, 2026

Estimating Software: How to Get Faster and More Accurate Quotes

Estimating software turns experience into a repeatable system - delivering faster, more accurate quotes, protecting margins, reducing surprises, and helping contractors win more jobs with confidence.

January 12, 2026

How to Write Winning Proposals for Service Contracts

Clear, detailed proposals build trust by showing you understand the problem, explaining solutions simply, outlining scope transparently, offering options, and presenting pricing and timelines clearly.

December 16, 2025

Using Historical Job Data to Set Better Estimates & Improve Profitability

Contractors miss profit when they estimate by memory and gut feel. Using historical job data reveals real labor, delays, and waste, letting estimates reflect reality and produce predictable margins.

December 16, 2025

Fixed vs. Variable Costs in Contracting: How to Price Accordingly

Contractors underprice when they ignore fixed overhead. Separating fixed and variable costs, building overhead into hourly rates, and pricing small jobs higher creates consistent, predictable profit.

October 28, 2025

How HVAC Companies Build Client Loyalty Using CRM

HVAC CRMs help contractors retain clients through automated follow-ups, personalized service tracking, and proactive maintenance reminders that boost loyalty and recurring revenue.

October 2, 2025

Tired of No-Shows and Late Starts? Here’s What to Fix

Late starts and no-shows waste time and money, but they’re usually caused by unclear communication. Structure, checklists, and reliable systems keep crews on track.

September 12, 2025

How to Keep Your Invoices Neat in QuickBooks Online

Keep QuickBooks clean by checking syncs daily, matching customer names and tax rates, locking invoice numbers, and doing weekly invoice checks.