Step one of the sales process is designed to do one simple thing: create a sense of trust so the homeowner will relax, ease up on the suspicion, and let you do your job and help them. ...

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Employee reviews aren't some worthless obligation. In fact, when properly undertaken, they have tremendous value. ...

Not all millennials are the same, but there are some oft-shared common traits you should be aware of when trying to sell to them -- such as a commitment to social value. ...

The new year is here. What do you want in the next year -- in terms of your business's progress, your personal results, your income and beyond.

Your company's financial structure is crucial; the backbone of your business. And it all starts with the budget. ...

Service agreements are your contracting business's lifeblood. So wouldn't it offer a big boost to your business if you could sell them over the phone, during the course of a normal demand service request?

Having the financial structure in in place to tell you exactly what's going on in your business won't necessarily make you more profitable -- but it will give you the information you need to make the decisions that will make you more profitable.

Where is the industry going? What can we do today to ensure we're prepared for the trends and changes coming down the pipeline?

How do you drive business during the slow seasons, when the phone just isn't ringing on its own? Promotions.