Ring-ring-ring. Hear that? No, it’s not the Salvation Army, but the sound of phones ringing off the hook for holiday home repairs. Ah, yes. As Thanksgiving rolls around it’s an all-too-familiar sound. And on the other end? Ovens that don’t heat, garbage disposals that...
Ho Ho… hold on. No, you didn’t miss anything. Yes, you did just buy a pricey Halloween costume and watch the Great Pumpkin the other night. But that doesn’t change the fact that the next holiday season kicks off in just a few days. In fact, for many franchises, the...
From house cleaning to gardening to painting and appliance repair, home service businesses make their living by making living a bit easier for the rest of us. No one who works a 9 to 5 wants to come home to a litany of home improvements that have been put on the...
You want to build a better business, but operating capital is hard to come by – and investing in an unknown is a dicey proposition. How can you be sure you’re making an informed choice? We’ve been there. Our suggestion: arm yourself with information. Here are just...
Businesses that turned to professional answering services during the pandemic may now be wondering if the switch should be temporary as life returns to a more normal pace. The reality is virtual receptionist services are hugely beneficial, both in good times and in...
It’s a dog-eat-dog world, and nowhere is that “leader of the pack” mentality felt so keenly as in the professional contractor industry. Whether you’re an electrician, a plumber, or a drywaller, competition is fierce and good help is hard to find. That’s why why...
Summer had its own set of property management tasks. But the days are getting shorter, and it won’t be long before the weather gets a little crisper. Autumn is approaching once again. Here are just three important property management tasks to tend to before the...
We all tend to trip over our own feet from time to time. Even the most meticulous among us can be blinded by the light of our goals, and entrepreneurs and business owners are no exception. Frequently, the best thing we can do is get out of our way and let someone else...
STOP. If you’re thinking of hiring a telephone answering service, don’t take another step until you’ve read this blog in its entirety. Put down that phone (but just for a few minutes – we promise.) Okay, then. The very first step you must take before hiring an...
As we’ve mentioned before, outsourced answering services solve summer property management issues before they even have a chance to occur. What that means is that the right person on your team is contacted at the right time, kicking frustration and confusion to the...