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As an executive, hiring the right people at the right time, could make or break your business. People (meaning employees) are the greatest asset your company has. Start with a hiring process that’s intentional. Every business should have hiring policies and procedures in place that are followed, through and through. Here are a few we […]

We are constantly meeting new members who operate a family owned business. This presents a unique management scenario. If business is slow, are family dinners stressful and tense? Maybe you find yourself struggling to lead the business into a new era while your elders seems stuck in the good old days? Family is tough enough […]

After nearly 20 years in business with contractors, we’ve learned a thing or two. From roofing to electrical work, it’s the goal of Certified Contracts Network to educate and equip you and to do that well. So, today on the blog, that’s what we are doing. Literally. Below is our toolbelt must-haves for every successful […]

When I was just starting out, I felt a certain pressure to go after every single job out there. I wanted to build a name for myself. I wanted people to see the value in what I had to offer. I guess we all want that. I guess I still want that. Certified Contractors Network […]

The Pareto Principle or 80/20 rule basically states that eighty percent of your energy or resources will be directed at twenty percent of your customers. Here’s the rub: What if eighty percent of your energy is going toward making twenty percent of your most difficult clients happy? It is really worth your time? What if […]

Up to 75 percent of home improvement projects, over $2,500, are financed. Over 50 percent of home improvements, of $5,000 or more, are financed. What does that mean for you, as a contractor? If you want to appeal to 75 percent of homeowners that are doing home improvement projects, you better be offering a financing […]

If you’re looking to finance your home improvement project or renovation, you’re certainly not alone. It’s estimated that over 75 percent of home improvement projects, over $2,500, are financed in some capacity. So, while there are plenty of lenders out there, choosing the right lender can prove to be a bit more difficult. Below are […]

Time is money. If you, as a contractor, aren’t spending time on home renovation projects, you also aren’t going to be bringing in any money. It’s as simple as that. So, the question then becomes, how are you most likely to beat out the competition? What makes a homeowner more likely to choose you over […]

Fact: A company budget is a detailed analytic representation of how and when a company expects to spend money, within a specific time period. It’s crucial to know exactly where your money is going, and what it’s going to. It’s safe to say that in business, you have to spend money to make money. But […]

Is your home photogenic? If you’re looking to sell, it should be. An increasing amount of people are researching homes online prior to attending an open house. Online real estate giants like Zillow and Trulia now allow potential buyers to research home estimates, neighborhoods stats, and other public records, all from the comfort of the […]