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Category Archives: Competition
How To Beat Out Larger Competitors
No matter if you plan on becoming a general contractor or a window cleaner, in the early days of your business you’ll be going toe-to-toe with big, established companies and maybe even some national chains or franchises. You might be … Continue reading
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No Mercy For Your Competitors
Sometimes I see a scenario where a small business owner in the home service industry feels that he or she must maintain good relationships with their local competitors so that they can help each other grow, share trade information, and … Continue reading
Lowballing Will Destroy Your Business
One common mistake that new business owners make is to price their service too low – also known as “lowballing” in the construction and home services industry. Your motive in doing so might be to generate enough business to keep … Continue reading
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Basic Decency Will Set Your Business Apart
Many in the contracting and construction industry are notorious for their indecent behavior. By that I mean that there are all too many that show up to a job-site late or not at all, that don’t return phone calls in … Continue reading