Business Tips – Page 19 – Foundation Finance Company

Provide a Great Customer Experience – “When you start well, you end well.”

“What remodelers do is amazing. It is messy, it is imperfect and it is inconvenient in many ways.” Often times for the homeowner, living through a remodeling project can be very stressful. Customer expectations are evolving and remodelers have to keep this top of mind. Provide a great customer experience by following “the Four C’s”: […]

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Successfully Write a Small-Job Proposal

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When writing a proposal for a small job, it is unnecessary to drown your clients in a large proposal document. Ensure your customer is getting exactly what they want out of the project with these simple tips. Keep it simple. Avoid overwhelming the client by providing an extensive document with too much detail. Provide the

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Bring In Leads By Improving Your Website

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If you’re looking to attract new clients this year, it is important to have a powerful presence on the web. More than ever, prospective buyers are searching for contractors online. Most contractors spend a significant amount of time on the content on their website, but one of the most important aspects a website is the

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Offer Less, Sell More

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Clients are inundated with options when it comes to remodeling their home – paint colors, window options, door frames, countertop styles and colors, flooring, finishes, etc. Research shows that the more options the client has, the more frustrated they become during the decision-making process leaving them dissatisfied and unable to make a decision; and when

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Sales Tricks & Treats – How to Save the Sale

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It can be very disheartening when a prospect starts to suddenly voice doubts. This is especially after you’ve spent the time putting together the plans and you’ve met with the homeowners several times. Most remodeling projects are a big decision for homeowners and remodelers need to respect why their customers might be nervous or hesitant.

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Build Better Relationships with Your Customers

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Most business owners and managers know that building and maintaining strong customer relationships are equally important to their company’s success. Going above and beyond with the project can still be a top priority, but customer relationship management is critical. Here are a few tips on how to develop and foster positive relationships with customers and

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Renting High Performance Tools

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Today, more contractors are renting tools they need instead of buying them. Maybe it’s because their tool is in the shop or an extra tool could help on a big project; renting tools means fast, extra capabilities without spending an arm and a leg. For example, instead of purchasing a $3,000 advanced jackhammer for a

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When Clients Ask “What’s Your Markup?”

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Remodeling contractors are frequently questioned, “What’s your markup?” from potential buyers. Do you know how you would answer? The idea is to respond with questions of your own to show you’re the expert. Here are a few suggestions on how to handle that question. Be confident with your pricing. It’s important to be clear and

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Five Ways to Make Your Business More Profitable

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The residential remodeling industry has become increasingly competitive because many customers are focused on saving money by finding low cost solutions. Subsequently, more and more low-priced competitors are entering the market. Focus on these five areas to help increase your business’s profitability: Reducing costs Contact vendors and suppliers annually to make sure you are getting

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