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Business SMS messaging and A2P campaign typesOperations

A2P Campaign Types Explained for Service-Based Businesses

Not sure which A2P campaign type to choose for your business SMS messaging? This guide breaks down Low Volume Mixed, High Volume Marketing, 2FA, and more to help you pick the right one.

Local Business Pro Team
10 min
Service business owner missing phone callsBusiness Growth

How Much Revenue Are You Losing to Missed Calls? A Calculator for Service Businesses

Use our simple formula to calculate the true cost of missed calls for your service business. The numbers might surprise you—and cost you more than you think.

Sarah Johnson
12 min
HVAC technician using automation softwareHVAC Tips

The Complete Guide to HVAC Business Automation: 15 Workflows That Run Themselves

From appointment reminders to maintenance agreement renewals, here are the automations that save HVAC contractors hours every week while capturing more revenue.

Mike Chen
15 min
Customer talking on phone with AI receptionistBusiness Growth

What Happens When You Answer Every Call: A 90-Day Case Study

We tracked what happened when service businesses went from missing 25% of calls to answering 100%. The results changed how they think about phone coverage.

Local Business Pro Team
12 min
Service business benchmarks and analyticsBusiness Growth

Service Business Benchmarks 2025: How Do You Compare?

Industry data on missed calls, close rates, response times, and more. See where your business stands against other contractors.

Local Business Pro Team
14 min
AI phone answering comparison guideOperations

The AI Phone Answering Buyer's Guide for Service Businesses

Not all AI receptionists are created equal. Here's what to look for, what to avoid, and how to choose the right solution for your contracting business.

Local Business Pro Team
14 min
Plumber following up on estimatePlumbing Tips

Plumbing Estimate Follow-Up: The 5-Touch Sequence That Closes 40% More Jobs

Most plumbers send an estimate and wait. This proven follow-up sequence turns more quotes into booked jobs without being pushy.

Sarah Johnson
11 min
Electrical contractor using CRM softwareElectrical Tips

Electrical Contractor CRM: What to Track and Why It Matters

A CRM built for electricians tracks more than contacts. Here's what you should be tracking to grow your electrical business.

Mike Chen
10 min
Landscaping business seasonal planningBusiness Growth

Landscaping Business: Surviving and Thriving Through Seasonal Swings

A month-by-month playbook for landscaping businesses to stay busy year-round, manage cash flow, and smooth out seasonal peaks and valleys.

Sarah Johnson
11 min

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