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If you own a plumbing business, you probably have a lot on your plate. Much of your day-to-day workload likely consists of routine scheduling tasks: Keeping track of your technicians’ schedules Responding to customer appointment requests Communicating with customers about their upcoming appointments Penciling in emergency and last-minute services While these routine tasks are vital Read More...

This is the second article in our five-part HVAC marketing series. Links to the other articles are at the bottom of this page. If you own an HVAC business, you probably know how competitive the HVAC industry is. There are currently over 119,000 HVAC contractors ¹ in the U.S., with new companies popping up every year. Read More...

Plumbing is one of the most critical industries in the world. Everyone needs the services of a plumber from time to time, and without these professionals, our country’s sanitation and health would be at risk. Many people think that essential plumbing companies are consistently profitable. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case. Overhead costs like equipment, Read More...

As an entrepreneur, you must provide your clients with safe and secure payment methods. These are usually regulated by specific laws that ensure sensitive data of both businesses and customers stays protected. The most prominent example of such regulations is the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, PCI DSS for short. PCI DSS refers to Read More...

Facebook is an online social media platform that millions of people use every day. That makes it ideal for building a positive company image, expanding the customer pool, and improving your online presence among competitors. It is a platform that helps you manage your interaction with customers, send them short answers, and target your audience Read More...

A hundred years ago, most towns only had one or two medical practices that provided treatment to everyone in the area. Today, however, patients have access to numerous specialized healthcare options within a fifty-mile radius. Marketing your healthcare practice well has become an essential aspect of remaining successful as a medical professional in the modern Read More...

Millennial and Gen Z consumers are raising the digital bar on home services pros, creating new opportunities and challenges for HVAC, plumbing and electrical small businesses, a new survey from Weave finds. While some things stay the same — overwhelmingly, 73% of respondents prefer using locally-owned home service businesses compared to franchises or national chains Read More...

When the phone rings at your business, that’s usually a great indicator that your product or service is in demand and your customers are trying to reach you. But what happens if there’s no one there to pick up the phone, or your employees are all tied up on other calls? According to a recent Read More...

Is your podiatry practice falling behind other practices in your area? If so, digital marketing could be the solution. Digital marketing is the process of engaging current and potential patients through digital technologies, such as smartphones and computers. Implementing digital marketing strategies for your podiatry practice is essential to staying competitive with other practices in Read More...

According to a June 2021 American Dental Association study, more than 80% of dentists looking to hire hygienists and assistants found the process very challenging or extremely challenging.¹ The healthcare industry as a whole struggled to fill staffing needs as nationwide employment shortages plagued these essential organizations. Recent pandemic hits created dental staffing issues such Read More...

Rethinking Healthcare Staffing: Modern Challenges & Innovative Solutions for Today’s Clinics Healthcare organizations have always faced unpredictable staffing challenges, but in recent years those pressures have grown significantly. Clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices are navigating increased patient needs, rising labor competition, and a national shortage of trained medical professionals. As hiring becomes more competitive and Read More...

Small businesses face an ever-increasing array of challenges. Having the right tools to acquire, retain, and delight customers is just one of the many things business owners have to think about, but it’s arguably one of the most important. No matter how good your product or service is, if you’re unable to communicate with customers Read More...