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Preparing Solid Preventive Maintenance Contracts

Establishing maintenance contracts with customers is a good way to gain consistent work, but as with any contract, you’ll want to be sure you have everything properly covered from a legal standpoint

November 17, 2020

Mastering Project Bidding and Execution

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Mastering Project Bidding and Execution

To avoid ‘killing’ a job and ensure profitability, careful planning, accurate bidding, strategic material procurement, and efficient labor management are essential

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Managing Risk As a Subcontractor

If you’re working for a general contractor on a project, it’s important to be diligent to ensure your business is protected from things like unknown contract requirements or adjustments to the project schedule

February 10, 2020

The Ins and Outs of Offering Drain Maintenance Contracts

The Ins and Outs of Offering Drain Maintenance Contracts

It’s a good way to help customers take care of their property, but make sure you also guard your own interests when selling maintenance agreements

January 17, 2020

Slow Payments Present a Big Risk

Slow Payments Present a Big Risk

Read the details in commercial contracts and keep enough coin in the piggy bank for common cash-flow issues.

September 19, 2018

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Commercial Clients Help Contractor Grow Drain Cleaning Side of Business

Learn how O'Connor Plumbing generates a steady stream of work and consistent cash flow.

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Service Agreements Don’t Always Serve Cleaning Contractors

Customers want value, and if your service agreements are confusing, they’ll think you’re just trying to sell them something.

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Building Better Contracts

Binding legal agreements don’t need to be complicated, but you must understand the key elements.