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HVAC tips, load calculation guides, and business advice for contractors.
Lead Magnets That Don't Feel Like a Trick
Free content that captures emails works when the content is actually valuable. Here's how to build one that does both.
HVAC Refrigerant Changes: What's Coming and What to Do Now
R-410A is being phased out. The transition to R-32 and R-454B is already underway. Here's what contractors need to know.
Your Proposal Needs to Close the Deal, Not Just Describe It
A proposal that explains without persuading is just a very professional way to let the customer keep shopping.
How to Write a Job Posting That Doesn't Suck
Most contractor job postings read like they were written to repel applicants. Here's how to write one that attracts the right people.
What I'd Tell My 30-Year-Old Self About Running a Business
Twenty-five years in, there are a few things I wish I'd figured out earlier. Here's the short list.
Cheap Jobs Are the Most Expensive Jobs You'll Take
Discounting to win work is a trap. The math never works the way it feels like it should in the moment.
HVAC and Smart Home Tech: Get Comfortable with It
Smart thermostats and connected HVAC systems are table stakes now. Customers expect you to know them.
Cost Segregation Studies: Worth It for Contractors?
Cost segregation accelerates depreciation on commercial property. Here's when it makes sense to pay for the study.
Yelp for Contractors: Worth It or Not?
Yelp has a complicated reputation among contractors. Here's an honest look at when it helps and when to walk away.