As many of our readers know, operating efficiencies are the hallmark of a profitable sign service business. It is essential to provide the highest level of service possible, while doing so in a framework of automation and customization that is consistent with the way you operate your business. When analyzing the needs of you… Continue reading Top Ten Things to Look for in Real Estate Sign Software
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Assuming you are already among the premier suppliers in your area (and we’ll assume that, because you’re reading this), you are already covering the basics: a good-looking post, installed on time, and performed with courteous office and field installation personnel. What next? Here are the top five ways to grow your real estate sign installation… Continue reading Top Five Ways to Grow Your Sign Business
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Q: A major account I am trying to win wants to use their own custom post. I am reluctant to agree to this because the last time I did that [in my old software], it was impossible to manage it. My regular customers kept requesting the other customer’s special post! It was aggravating to everybody.… Continue reading One of My Prospects Wants to Use Their Own Custom Posts. How do I Manage This?
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One of the most important aspects of operating a sign installation business is creating compensation plans that enable you to pay your installers in a manner that recognizes their experience, other non-sign installation contributions to your company (such as having management responsibilities), personal vehicles use, or the territory that they serve for your company. … Continue reading Calculating and Reporting Compensation for Your Installers
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Q: “I see a service called ‘Convenience Fee’. What is this fee for?” A: Sometimes, it doesn’t matter how convenient your online service is, your customers may still call you. While it’s generally a great thing when your customers call you– versus when the phone lines are being silent!– if you have limited office… Continue reading Use a Convenience Fee to encourage use of your on-line capability
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SignTraker gains many new clients among operators ready to expand and grow their business to the next level. One of the most common questions that we get is if bookkeeping, and particularly use of QuickBooks®, is really warranted and worth doing. The simple answer is YES. As your company grows from being a single… Continue reading The Value of Accurate Bookkeeping with QuickBooks
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