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Handyman using business softwareOperations

Handyman Business Software: One System for 100 Different Jobs

Handymen do everything—which makes software selection tricky. Here's what actually works for multi-service businesses.

Local Business Pro Team
9 min
Service maintenance agreementBusiness Growth

Service Agreement Template: Creating Recurring Revenue

Stop chasing one-time jobs. Here's how to build a maintenance agreement program that creates predictable monthly revenue.

Sarah Johnson
10 min
Contractor business dashboard metricsBusiness Growth

The Contractor's Weekly Dashboard: 5 Numbers to Track

You don't need complex analytics. These 5 numbers tell you everything about your business health—check them every week.

Local Business Pro Team
8 min
AI customer service acceptanceBusiness Growth

My Customers Won't Talk to AI: Why You're Wrong

Worried your customers hate AI? The data says otherwise. Here's what customers actually think—and what they really hate.

Local Business Pro Team
8 min
Spreadsheet vs CRM comparisonOperations

Why Your Spreadsheet Isn't a CRM (And When It Matters)

Your Excel 'system' is holding you back. Here's how to know when you've outgrown spreadsheets and what to do about it.

Local Business Pro Team
8 min
Phone answering cost comparisonOperations

Virtual Receptionist vs. AI vs. Hiring: True Cost Comparison

Answering every call matters—but what's the most cost-effective way? A detailed breakdown of your options.

Local Business Pro Team
9 min
Emergency plumbing call responseOperations

Emergency Call Playbook: Handling After-Hours Chaos

3 AM calls can make or break your business. Here's how to handle emergencies profitably without burning out.

Mike Chen
9 min
Contractor planning during slow seasonBusiness Growth

Slow Season Survival: What Top Contractors Do

Every trade has a slow season. Here's how successful contractors not only survive but use slow periods to dominate when business picks up.

Sarah Johnson
11 min

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