Stepping Outside of Your Comfort Zone: How to Determine if You Are Ready to Expand Your Offerings
There are many times in life where being comfortable is a really great feeling. But, in business, it can lead to a stagnant lead pool and result in your prosperity drying up. Contractors Reporting Services has been around for over 50 years and we know what it takes to succeed as a Florida general contractor.…
Read MoreConstruction Trends That General Contractors Should Know About
Each generation of consumers is slightly different than the one that came before. Whether the changes are driven by a need for improvement or a desire to create something unique, the newcomers hold tightly to their ideas. As a Florida General Contractor, you have boots on the ground in the battle for business and one…
Read More5 Ways to Maximize Online Advertising for Your Contracting Business
It’s 2016 and the reality of being in an Internet age is undeniable. Phone book and newspaper ads are a thing of the past, so if you want your advertising dollars to stretch as far as they can, then the Internet is your business’ best friend. The two of you just need to get to…
Read MoreSkipping Permits – Is it Worth the Risk as a Florida Contractor?
Getting a General Contractors license in Florida is no small fete. At Contractors Reporting Services, we specialize in making sure you meet all of the Florida contractor license requirements. From passing the exam, to a background check, credit report, education/ work experience requirements, fingerprints, liability insurance requirements and licensing fees, you work hard to earn that…
Read MoreNewsletters – How To Make This Business Tool Work for You as a General Contractor – Part 2
Being a General Contractor licensed in Florida, you already understand the importance of building relationships and working hard to maintain them. Keeping your clients happy over the course of a project is vitally important, but showing them that you care even after the job is over, will do wonders for maintaining that positive relationship. In…
Read MoreNewsletters – How To Make This Business Tool Work for You as a General Contractor – Part 1
As a Florida General Contractor, you are well aware of how quickly things can wrap up at the end of a project. You finish the job, clean up the site and finalize things with your happy client. When the job is done, the relationship is over, right? Wrong! Repeat business is the best type of…
Read MoreWhat Does it Mean for a Florida General Contractor Be Bonded?
Today’s consumers are an educated group, arming themselves with the knowledge of what is available to them and how to get it for the best price, without compromising on quality. But, another factor they consider is how to ensure that they are protected, should anything go wrong with their purchase. That’s why “Free Shipping,” “Free…
Read More6 Reasons You Should Be Accepting “Plastic” as a Florida General Contractor
This digital age has created a mindset of expectation for everything to be faster, easier and less messy. Some old-schoolers may still prefer a paper copy or receipt, but the vast majority of people are far happier with paperless system. Purchases can be made by simply passing a cell phone over a terminal, and most credit cards…
Read More5 Reasons to Start Carrying Business Cards as a FL Contractor
Some might say that a business card is an antiquated marketing tool, most often used to enter giveaways and contests for office lunches. With the growing popularity of digital conveniences, a paper “calling card” seems like yesterday’s option. However, just because something has been around for decades, doesn’t mean that it is an outdated instrument.…
Read MoreEssential Business Tools for a FL General Contractor – Part 3 of 3
Contractors Reporting Services wants to help you gather the business tools you need to ensure your success after getting your FL Contractors license. Once you’ve completed the first steps by meeting the Florida general contractor license requirements , it is time to focus on building professional relationships and networks to strengthen ties and increase your opportunities for work. As always,…
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