Technology Tips for Contractors: Frequently Asked Questions on QuickBooks for Contractors
Sloppy bookkeeping and billing practices is one of the most basic drivers of underperforming contracting companies. Maintaining good bookkeeping is essential to profitability for companies and peace of mind for…
Last Call!
Don’t get too excited, I don’t mean last call for happy hour! But, it is last call for Owners Summit registration! Looking for ways to make more money? Of course…
The New Rules for Contractor Sales Success
As a professional salesperson working for a certified contractor in today’s new economy, this is vitally important concept to understand. You see, in today’s “buyers” market the power has returned…
Soft Skills
It’s a mistake to think that the only thing production people can or should do is install. Everybody at a contracting company has a job to do. The owner or…
8 Interview Questions You Should be Asking
People are your company’s most valuable asset. Even if you know this to be true, finding the best of the best can be a challenge. Still, it’s worth it. Waiting…
Lead Generation for Contractors: Top Seven Technologies to Consider
Trust plays an essential role in gaining customers and obtaining contracts, and a key driver in lead generation. Traditional lead generation strategies such as television commercials, billboard ads, and radio…
CCN: Not a Contractor Association
People often mistake CCN for a contractor association. Sure, we work with a huge variety of contractors all over the country and we’re invested in their education, professionalism, and success….
When Is It Time to Fire A Difficult Contracting Customer?
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…
Are You Using the Right Contractor Resources?
Have you noticed how much paperwork is involved in running a successful business? There’s a ton! It’s easy to get lost in a maze of forms when navigating an issue…
What Did You Expect – You’re Selling for a Certified Contractor
The Secret to Becoming a Highly Paid Salesman Great, you just got hired as a salesman for the top Certified Replacement Contractor in your area. You’re excited and eager to…
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3 New Harsh Realities of Google Search for Remodelers
Google search for remodelers is always changing, and the changes aren’t always pleasant. If you’ve had a website any time over the past 10 years…
Are You Always Fighting Fires in Your Contracting Business?
MANAGE YOUR TIME. Sounds like common sense, doesn’t it? You decide what’s important, and then you do it. If only it were that easy. The…
Choosing the Right Social Media Platforms: Home Services Contractors
In the third and final part of our choosing the right social media platform for contractors series, we step into the world of home services…
Choosing the Right Social Media Platforms: Replacement Contractors
In our last installment of this series, we covered social media for B2B contractors. This time, we’re focusing on replacement contractors. Most replacement contractors mainly…
Choosing the Right Social Media Platforms: B2B Contractors
Every contractor’s business is different, so a one-size-fits-all social media strategy simply doesn’t exist. When it comes to social media for contractors, though, we can…
How to Fire an Employee: Advice from 7 Successful Contractors
Unless you’re a specific kind of person, firing an employee is never fun. It’s hard to let someone go, even if they’re damaging your business…
5 Best Practices for Hiring Employees: Part 2
If you follow our blog, you may have caught part one of our, “Now Hiring” series. If not, be sure to check it out here….
5 Best Practices for Hiring Employees: Part 1
Hiring a new employee is stressful. If you pick the wrong person, life gets harder for all of your current employees. What if your…
Case Study: Thomas Capizzi Talks Networking, Bookkeeping, and More
In an Industry with a High Failure Rate, More Contractors Should Take Notes from McDonald’s Managers For a struggling business owner, having access to a…
Contractor finds Balance, Increases Revenue by 170% [Case Study]
Contract Exteriors, a South Carolina-based new construction and remodeling company, was founded in 2009. In the four years before Contract Exteriors joined CCN, CEO Randy…
Adam Carolla Talks Bad Contractors, Getting Referrals, and the Importance of Cleaning Up the Job Site
Adam Carolla is best-known as the co-host of Loveline, the co-host of The Man Show, and the host of his record-breaking podcast, The Adam Carolla…
6 Valuable Things You’re Guaranteed to See at Our Fall Conference
Imagine you’re a fly on the wall at the most valuable contractor training conference of the year. Just like Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghost of…
CCN: Not a Contractor Association
People often mistake CCN for a contractor association. Sure, we work with a huge variety of contractors all over the country and we’re invested in…
7 Things You’ll Discover at Our Fall Conference
A new vision for your company has arrived! It’s that time again, and trust us, this is an event you don’t want to miss. The…
Reality TV Star and Veteran Builder Charlie Frattini Reveals the Reality Behind Reality TV
Charlie Frattini is a TV personality, survivalist and 31 year veteran of the construction industry. Charlie starred in A&E’s Sell This House: Extreme, where he…
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Case Study: Thomas Capizzi Talks Networking, Bookkeeping, and More
In an Industry with a High Failure Rate, More Contractors Should Take Notes from McDonald’s Managers For a struggling business owner, having access to a…
Case Study: Contractor finds Balance, Increases Revenue by 170%
Contract Exteriors, a South Carolina-based new construction and remodeling company, was founded in 2009. In the four years before Contract Exteriors joined CCN, CEO Randy Hann…
Case Study: Adam Carolla Talks Bad Contractors, Getting Referrals, and the Importance of Cleaning Up the Job Site
Adam Carolla is best-known as the co-host of Loveline, the co-host of The Man Show, and the host of his record-breaking podcast, The Adam Carolla Show-– but he’s a…