How to Make Roofing Home Shows Profitable for Your Roofing Business

September 21, 2016

‘Tis the season for roofing home shows. If you own or manage a roofing replacement or contracting business, you know these events can be an effective way to showcase your services and attract prospects. But there’s more to home show success than tossing brochures onto a table.

Check out these do’s and don’ts for making home shows profitable.

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4 Old-School Roofing Marketing Tricks You Should Dust Off

September 16, 2016

Facebook! LinkedIn! Email! Infographics! Blogs! No matter where you turn for roofing marketing tips—including here on the Equipter blog—you’re often bombarded with arrows pointing you toward the power of digital marketing. And there’s no question: digital marketing is key to placing your roofing company in front of customers’ eyeballs.

But don’t forget to also capitalize on old-school marketing tactics to help grow your contracting business.

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5 Tips to Prevent Property Damage Accusations in Roofing

September 14, 2016

Property damage happens, no matter how careful your roofing crew is. You likely know this firsthand. Use these tips to reduce the dings, scrapes, and shatters that damage the bottom line and scuff your reputation.

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Grow Your Roofing Business: Fall Must-Do List

September 7, 2016

You and your roofers may be sweating it out these days, but the air will soon start turning crisp and cool in many areas. For some roofing businesses, that shift means the summer rush is over. Use this fall to-do list to continue growing your roofing business as you move past peak season.

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Roofing Relationships: Do’s and Don’ts to Keep Happy Homeowners

August 24, 2016

You’re more than a roofer—you’re a skilled professional with the materials and expertise to protect a homeowner’s biggest and most visible investment: their property. That means there’s more to successful roof replacement than simply nailing new shingles to the roof if you want to create and maintain happy roofing customers.

These do's and don'ts will help guide you in building customer relationships on the job.

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HVAC Marketing Tips: Newsletter Basics

August 10, 2016

Social media presence is virtually a must-have when you want to connect with prospects and customers, but it’s not your only option. A newsletter—yes, that decades-old marketing tool—is another option to add to your digital marketing toolkit. Dive into these HVAC marketing tips that will help you connect with your leads through a newsletter.

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Easy-to-Implement Tips for Hiring the Right Roofing Salesperson

August 10, 2016

Is it time to add a roofing sales professional to your business? Whether you’re an old pro at hiring salespeople or this will be your first sales hire, these tips will help you refine or develop a framework for finding the right salesperson for your roofing or construction company.

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Roofer Marketing Tips: The Essential Five-Minute Marketing Checklist

August 3, 2016

No matter how busy it gets during peak roofing season, it’s still essential to make sure your contracting company creates a positive impression through electronic and online channels. Take advantage of this quick five-step marketing checklist for roofers designed to keep your business clean online all year long.

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8 Survival Tips for a Busy Roofing Season

July 28, 2016

Are you feeling the heat yet? And we’re not talking about the temperature. Late summer is a peak season for roofing businesses, a time often marked by long days of work and weeks of backlogs. But don't worrywe've got you covered with eight roofing business productivity tips to help you survive the height of roofing season.

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9 Questions to Ask When Shopping for Roofing CRM

July 13, 2016

Customer relationship management (CRM) software is one tool that will help you rock productivity and make better-informed decisions for your roofing company. Ask these nine questions when it’s time to invest in a CRM system for your roofing marketing, sales, and productivity.

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