05/04/2015 | By Scott Siegal
Did your company make amazing money last year, but yet you still saw a small drop in profits?
Your books told you your revenue was just north of $2M. Most contractors would be satisfied with those numbers, except, as a smart businessman and owner, you checked the previous year’s books and notice your revenue was around $4M.
So now, that number is just staring you in the face. So, what exactly happened?
You felt your year was a success, but yet you lost money. Was it your marketing? Did you price your jobs too low? Not enough jobs? You’re possibly too busy to pinpoint exactly what went wrong.
That’s where we come in! Here at Certified Contractors Network, we have secrets that we’re dying to share with you on how to get that money back!
Close More Deals, Make More Money
It’s time to close more deals. Plain and simple. That’s the number one step to increasing your profits. The rest of your business will just fall into place.
Being a successful contractor isn’t just about choosing any job, taking it, and moving on to the next. It’s about choosing the right job that produces the highest profitability for your company.
So, how do you get more profitable jobs?
The Time is Now
Don’t allow another successful year to turn into a drop in profits. Turn that successful year into your best year yet.
As we like to say, close the deal and lock the door behind you! We invite you to check out our secrets to help you make more money, close more jobs, and have fun while doing so.
Download your 7 Ways to Close More Jobs & Increase Profitability, here.
Building the best,
Scott
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