Author Archives: Jaclyn Crawford

How Loyal Customers Can Help Your Business Grow

When you think of ways to grow your business, what comes to mind? Maybe an increase in your marketing budget or discovering new ways to generate leads? The truth is, your loyal customers can be one of the biggest factors when it comes to business growth.

Customer loyalty is a great way to generate new business as well as find new opportunities. If you’re not spending time creating loyal customers, you could be missing out. Here’s how loyal customers can help your business grow and what you can do to build those relationships.

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What To Include In Your Roofing Estimate

As a contractor, you’ll find that estimates are a very important part of your job. They can help the customer better understand what they should expect from your services and how to best budget for the project. But budgets aren’t as simple as walking through a home and throwing out a number. 

From materials needed to time spent on the job, roofers have plenty to think about when it comes to preparing a proper estimate. If you’re a roofing professional, here’s a look at what you need to include in your roofing estimate.

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2018 Construction Forecast

A new year is here. You’ve likely taken time to look back at the areas you’ve succeeded this year and where there are still opportunities to improve. It’s time to now look towards the future. It’s likely 2018 will bring new changes to the industry.

Last year, we predicted slow growth in the construction industry. This year, we’re expected to see more steady growth as well as a boost in the remodeling industry. Here’s what you need to know going into the new year and how you can prepare your business.

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Industry News: November 2017

As the new year quickly approaches, trends for 2018 become more apparent. We know from following the news the last few months that there’s been an increased demand in first-first time home buying and that the skilled-labor shortage is still impacting the construction industry.

As November begins, headlines are showing trends in various trades that will likely carry into 2018. Now’s the time to keep an eye on the latest news. To help, here are some of the highlights.

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Ways To Improve Your Sales Pitch

Whether you see yourself as a salesperson or not, it’s a major part of any contracting business. To win a lead, you must be prepared to speak with the potential customer about why you are the right person for the job. While not every job is the same, it helps if you practice beforehand.

One tactic that some pros find helpful is developing a sales pitch and becoming familiar with it. Your sales pitch could be just what the customer needs to hear to differentiate you from the competition. If you’re creating a new sales pitch or looking to improve on what you’re currently doing, here are a few tips to help.

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The CraftJack Way: Reviews For Free

When it comes to marketing, customer reviews are one of the most effective tools a pro has. A great review from a former customer can help you win more jobs and speak to the great work that you do.

That’s why CraftJack provides all our contractors a way to get reviews from their customers, for free. We make it easy for pros to reach out to customers and start building reviews for others to see. Reviews are important, here’s how we can help you.

If you’re ready to start winning more jobs and receiving more reviews, sign up with CraftJack today for and start getting leads from homeowners in your area.

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What Trade Organizations Do Electrical Pros Need To Know About?

Electrical pros must be knowledgeable in their ever-changing field. With new regulations and technologies, you may not know where to turn to be sure you’re up-to-date. If you can relate, joining an electrical trade organization can help.

Trade organizations and association memberships not only help to educate you on the latest in the industry, but you can win more jobs by adding it to your credentials. See why electrical trade organizations are important and which ones you should know about.

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How Networking Can Help You Generate More Leads

When was the last time you utilized networking as a tool to find leads? The idea of networking might seem intimidating to some small business owners, but it can help you successfully find new customers.

At the heart of networking is forming great relationships with others that will become advocates for your business. Here are a few tips on how you can network with others to generate more leads.

Are you looking for more leads in your area? Sign up with CraftJack today to start receiving leads from homeowners near you.

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What To Include In Your Plumbing Estimate

If you’re in the plumbing industry, you know that estimates are important. Not only do they help the customer get an idea of what the job will cost, but it’s also a representation of your business that can help you win the job.

Whether you’re a seasoned plumbing pro or just starting out, the art of presenting an estimate to your customer can always be improved. Here are a few tips on what to include in your plumbing estimate to help you win the job.

Are you a plumber looking for more leads? Sign up with CraftJack today and start receiving leads from homeowners in your area.

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Business Tips For Roofing Contractors

For roofing pros, there’s a lot to navigate when you’re a business owner. While you must be skilled in your trade, you should also be an expert at marketing, sales and administration.

While that seems like a lot of work, owning your own roofing business is rewarding and has plenty of benefits. If you’re looking to become a better roofing business owner, we have a few tips that can help.

Are you looking to grow your roofing business? Sign up with CraftJack today to start receiving leads from homeowners looking for roofing pros in your area.

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