Annette Stevenson

Homeowners Interest in Wellness Presents Opportunity for Business Growth

Focusing on wellness can help your Customers and your Business. The importance of wellness within homes provides opportunity for Businesses to fulfill this type of project.

A Market Filled with Home Buyers and Sellers: Double the Opportunity

Home sellers are familiar with the improvements their home requires, but home buyers can also be on the lookout for certain upgrades. What is the bang that’s worth the buck in home improvements?

In a Digital Era, is Direct Marketing Still Relevant?

Many HVAC Customers want financing options, but not all HVAC Merchants provide them. Where’s the gap?

More than half of homeowners want financing options for their HVAC projects. Not all contractors offer financing. So, how do you close the gap?

Financing and homeowners' insurance: How do they fit together?

Homeowners are challenged to find affordable home insurance or even adequate coverage. Financing can help fill the gap.

What Does Prequalification Mean to Your Customers & Your Business?

Prequalification gives Customers a window into their borrowing capacity. As a service provider, you can create greater Customer satisfaction and increased loyalty to your Business.

Cash in-hand Customers and Financing: How do they fit together? 

Cash-paying Customers may benefit from financing and if you do not offer it, they aren’t being given the option to decide.

Top Tips for Sales Success

Strategies for achieving success in sales is a blend of strategy, skill and perseverance.

Effective Post-Project Communication is Good Business

When a project ends, another phase of your relationship with your Customer begins. Communication after your work is done is a great way to grow Business through repeat Customers.

Home Improvement Trends – Plumbing & Home Security

As a home services expert expected to bring product suggestions to the homeowner, staying updated on new trends and technology for the home is critical.

Succession Planning Goes Beyond Retirements

Succession planning for your home improvement Business is not only for retirement planning, but also to solidify a continuity plan as key managerial roles transition and other staffing changes occur.

Software Updates – The Necessities and Need-to-Knows

Providing Sustainable Solutions is Good for Your Customers and Good for Business

Roofing Relevancy – Staying Ahead

Staying ahead is critical in the fast-progressing home services industries, and roofing is no different. New materials, technology and homeowner priorities are all under the lens.

Annual Strategic Planning: A Year-Round Effort

Strategic planning is vital for any organization aiming to achieve its long-term goals and improve its overall performance. Executing effective strategic planning requires a year round effort.

Preparing to Sell Your Business: Key Considerations

Even as you’re busy running your successful business, you may have ideas and a future vision of selling your business or perhaps it’s more at-hand. Take time to consider how to prepare.

Stressing Cybersecurity Series: Enhance the Power of Your Passwords with MFA

Don’t fall short when it comes to protecting your sensitive or proprietary information. Multifactor Authentication (MFA) adds a layer of data security to access online systems and software.

Sales Training for a New Year

The home improvement industry is dynamic and constantly evolving. Each year, it is important to maintain training for your team that keeps your business competitive and well-prepared.

Stressing Cybersecurity: Tips for a Secure Data Environment

Keeping your Business data safe and your communications private is as important as locking the door. Take time to refresh and maintain current best practices for Cybersecurity.