What is consumer financing? Everything you need to know as a home service business
Consumer financing programs — which offer homeowners financing or flexible loans — are some of the best ways for trades businesses to boost sales.
6 common business loans
[Editorial note: The following content offers a basic overview of six different loan types. We recommend researching business financing on your own to find that “just right” option to fit your needs.] Small businesses need a little lift from time to time, and a loan can make all the difference. For reference, the average small…
Best practices for managing your business expenses
Tracking down receipts and remembering what that $192.11 charge at Home Depot was for can be a real headache. The thought has probably crossed your mind—Was this the trip for the Pex pipe and expansion tank or the one for PVC and a backflow? Expense management shouldn’t require retracing your steps and a bottle of…
3 ways to make tax season less stressful for home service pros
Tax season doesn’t need to mean stress for you as a home service business owner. Doing taxes for your business can be just as simple as having the right forms ready and using the best home services business software to get the job done. So if you decided this is the year you’re doing your…
How to win more jobs by offering 0% APR to customers
When a furnace or AC unit breaks down, repairs need to happen immediately. To do so, many homeowners turn to financing — especially the 56% of Americans who can’t pay for a $1,000 emergency outright. But not all financing is born equal. Many plans come with high interest rates, which end up being expensive for…
Why you need job costing for your home service business
Job costing in Housecall Pro makes it easier than ever to track and report on the costs and profit margins associated with each job – giving you the power to make decisions that are right for optimizing your business.
