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Here at Goldblatt, our mission is\nto help professional tradespeople build. We offer professional-grade concrete, tile, masonry, and drywall hand tools<\/a> to help\nyou accomplish work both you and your clients can be proud of. But today, we\u2019re\ngoing over some of the best ways you can build your contracting business.\nWhether you\u2019re just starting out as an independent contractor or you\u2019ve been\nrunning your business for a while, here are seven tips to build your contractor business and help\nyou win more bids, gain more referrals, and expand your clientele.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1) Create a website (if you haven\u2019t already).<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

More and more people are finding leads online. And sites like Angie\u2019s List<\/a> are making it easier than ever for people to hire reputable contractors. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to have a clean, easy-to-navigate website for your contracting business. Be sure to list all the relevant information a prospective client might want to know, such as general company information, work capabilities, and contact information. You don\u2019t need to be an internet expert to design your website, either. There are plenty of tools and websites, like Squarespace<\/a>, you can use to help you create a great-looking website without spending a fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2) Compile a project portfolio.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Even if you\u2019re just starting out as\nan independent contractor, chances are you\u2019ve completed some great work as part\nof another company. Be sure to document every project you work on from\nbeginning to end. It can be as simple as snapping a few photographs on your\nsmartphone during each phase of construction. If you can gather customer testimonials that speak to the\nquality of your work, it will give you even more credibility. By\nbuilding a portfolio of successfully completed jobs and placing them on your\nwebsite, you will give prospective clients confidence in your craft. And when\npeople feel confident in your work, they are more likely to hire you for their\nnext construction project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3) Acquire branding materials for your business.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Branding your business is another\nway to set yourself apart from the rest of the contractors in your area. Through\nwebsites like Fiverr<\/a>, you can hire affordable\ngraphic designers to create a company logo. And business cards are easier than\never to order, with many online companies even offering design help. Don\u2019t forget\nabout some of the additional branding items that can help set you apart from\nother contractors. For example, you can order stationery with your company\nletterhead or pens with your business name, logo, and phone number. Consider\nputting your logo and contact information on the side of your work vehicle as\nwell. You may think your skill speaks for itself, but spending some time to\nbuild your brand will help you appear more reputable and gain more clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4) Be thorough with documentation.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Of all our seven tips to build your contractor business, this is the one\nthat is most likely to be overlooked. Clients want to feel completely\ncomfortable with the people they hire. Especially because, oftentimes, your\nclients will have little to no knowledge of concrete, tile, masonry, or drywall\nwork. That\u2019s why thorough documentation is so important. It pays to be as\ndetailed as possible when drawing up estimates, scopes of work, and takeoff\nlists. Even if your customers don\u2019t understand all the information you provide,\nthis level of transparency will help reinforce your credibility \u2013 and it might\nset you apart from other bidders who are less thorough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5) Use high-quality construction tools and materials.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ultimately, your completed work will speak for itself. And using high-quality\ntools and materials\ncan help guarantee a job well done. Using premium materials may cost a bit more, but it will result in a\ngood-looking end result that can better withstand the test of time. For high-quality\ntools, look no further than Goldblatt. We have been providing\nprofessional concrete, masonry, tile, and drywall workers with hand tools that\nare built to build since 1885. From brick trowels<\/a> to grout floats<\/a> and everything in between, our\ntools will help you get every construction job done right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6) Don\u2019t sell yourself short.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The old saying that \u201cyou get what\nyou pay for\u201d is perhaps nowhere truer than in the trades. Sure, some clients\nwill automatically take on the lowest bidder for their proposal, but those\naren\u2019t the kinds of jobs you should be looking to win. Good clients know that\nany job worth doing is worth doing right. Your skills are valuable, and you\nshould take all factors into consideration when preparing your bid. Don\u2019t\nforget to account for things such as rest time and lunches in your labor costs,\nespecially on larger-scale projects where multiple workers are required. As\nlong as you are doing high-quality work, you can justify charging a higher\nprice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7) Prove your worth from the start.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve decided to take the leap\nand start your own contracting business, there\u2019s no doubt you have extensive\nknowledge of your trade. Showcase your wealth of information when speaking with\nprospective clients. It will help build trust and show that you can get the job\ndone right the first time. Be sure you are able to easily and honestly answer\nany questions that arise before the client selects a contractor. Part of your\njob as an independent contractor is to educate customers to ensure they fully\nunderstand the work you are proposing. Prove your expertise from the beginning,\nand your projects will go much smoother from start to finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time to get to work.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re still reading, it\u2019s clear you are motivated to succeed with\nyour company. We hope these seven tips to build your contractor business will help\nyou set a strong foundation for the future. Do you have any advice for\ncontractors that we didn\u2019t cover here? Contact\nus today<\/a> and we may feature some of\nyour tips in our upcoming blog posts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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