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Why Mobile-First Software Belongs in Every Tradeperson’s Toolbox

Job management software is a must for contractors and service businesses. For the biggest productivity benefits, choose software with a mobile-first focus.

October 23, 2024
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It's No Gas: Managing High Fuel Costs in Your Trades Business

Rising fuel costs pose a serious challenge for small trade businesses. Here are some strategies you can put in place today to protect your bottom line.

October 3, 2024
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Tricks of the Trade: How To Share Knowledge Across Your Business

Share best practices and expertise across your team using the ServiceM8 Knowledge add-on. Discover how to standardize operations and boost quality today.

September 6, 2024
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Avoiding Bad Clients: A Guide for Trade and Service Businesses

Protect your business from difficult customers that can leech your resources and ruin your reputation. Learn how to spot bad clients, and how to say no.

August 22, 2024
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7 Things to Consider Before Expanding Your Business Service Area

To grow your trade business, you may want to serve a larger geographical area. Use this guide and do your homework to ensure your expansion is a success.

August 20, 2024
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How To Grow Your Roofing Business with Roof Maintenance Plans

Preventative maintenance provides lasting value for your clients and a year-round source of steady revenue for your roofing business. Here's what to do.

August 13, 2024
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How To Manage Employee Conflict in Your Trades Business

Strategic steps you can take to resolve employee conflicts, plus proactive ways you can use ServiceM8 to avoid common conflict triggers in trades.

August 8, 2024
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The Ultimate Guide for Tradies: How To Take Payments in the Field

A comprehensive guide to how contractors and field service businesses can accept customer payments, plus tips for effective payment management.

August 1, 2024
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Plumbing Invoicing: Best Practices to Improve Efficiency

Learn how small plumbing businesses can easily incorporate the use of invoicing software into their workflows to streamline processes and boost cash flow.

July 18, 2024
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Improve Your Small Trade Business Profit Margins

To be sustainable, field service businesses must effectively manage profit margins. Compare average net profit margins by trade and get tips to improve yours.

July 16, 2024
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Top 12 Reasons Small Window Cleaning Businesses Love ServiceM8

Learn why more and more window cleaning business owners are turning to ServiceM8 as the best software to manage all aspects of their operations.

July 11, 2024
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Cheap (But Effective!) Marketing for Your New Painting Business

You started your painting business, now you want to grow. Learn low-cost marketing strategies you can use immediately to build your reputation and get clients.

July 10, 2024
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Hands on Tools, Hands off Admin: Refocus with HVAC Software

Are you spending too much time on admin in your small HVAC business? Explore some practical ways you can use HVAC software in your workflows and regain control.

June 29, 2024
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When To Hire Your First Employee: A Trade Business Owner's Guide

Sole proprietors often struggle to know if it's the right time to expand their workforce. This guide helps assess your need and your readiness to start hiring.

June 27, 2024
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Boost Your Small Business with the Best Pest Control Software

Whether you're a solo operator or managing a multi-technician crew, see why ServiceM8 is the best pest control software to maximize resources and profitability.

June 25, 2024
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Quoting for Work: How To Write Job Estimates That Win

This guide will help you learn to create strong, professional job estimates that convert into profitable contracts for your trade or home service business.

June 21, 2024
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Build an Online Presence for Your Trade or Home Service Business

Easy steps to get your trade or service business online. Website, photo gallery, social media, online booking, customer reviews - it's simpler than it seems.

June 19, 2024
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How To Retain Top Talent in Your Plumbing Business

Keep your best plumbers happy through the use of these practical employee retention strategies, and reduce turnover in your small plumbing business for good.

June 13, 2024
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Implementing SOPs to Make Your Cleaning Business Shine

The cleaning industry is highly competitive, but implementing strong standard operating procedures and management software can help your business stand out.

June 11, 2024
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From Estimating to Invoicing: AI In Field Service Management

Discover how AI can enhance field service management with automated estimating, invoicing and enhanced customer communications, saving you hours in admin.

June 8, 2024
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