Business Tips
Learn How to Manage Estimates and Proposals Like a Pro
Learn how restoration companies are increasingly use software to help with restoration estimating to determine costs and profit margins.
The Role of Reporting and Analytics in Restoration Software: Making Data-Driven Decisions for Your Business
It’s remarkable how management and storage of information have changed for many businesses from only a decade ago, and it’s the same for those in the restoration industry. Today’s restoration companies no longer require filing cabinets containing reams of paper documents on every job that they’ve done. Instead, restoration contractors depend on technology to keep... Read more »
3 Phases of Finding the Ideal Digital Marketing Provider
Digital marketing is one of the best resources for restoration contractors. If you know how to handle your online marketing correctly, you’ll be able to find it’s a powerful tool for finding leads. You can choose from several marketing providers; however, a problem I ran into early on was that many providers who serve the... Read more »
How to Avoid Growing Your Restoration Business to the “Zone of Pain”
As a restoration business owner, you always have big dreams and ambitious goals that you want to achieve. I’ve helped consult several restoration contractors over the years and noticed a distressing pattern. Many restoration entrepreneurs can achieve rapid growth in short periods of time. However, without a strong foundation, restoration entrepreneurs grow to hate their... Read more »
Scouting a Neighborhood for Successful Door-to-Door Sales: The Perfect Recipe
Canvassing a neighborhood is a lot like heading out on a hunt. You know your target, what you need to do, what you’re going to eat, and what you kill (get paid!). Everyone has different theories and strategies for this old song and dance. With this guide, I hope to help you close more deals... Read more »
The 8 Story Catastrophe
Before I founded Albiware, I used to help run a successful restoration company in the Chicagoland suburbs. The company grew out of my father’s garage, and now it’s worth over eight million. I’ve had many moments during my career that have helped shape the leader and entrepreneur I am today. These are the lessons I... Read more »
5 Steps to Automate Your Restoration Business
We are officially launching our monthly Webinar Growth Hack series. These are FREE monthly webinars covering all the hottest topics related to restoration! In this particular episode, we covered the five steps restorers can take to automate their business. Just imagine how much free time you could gain if you put your business on autopilot. Albiware CEO... Read more »
The Importance of Protecting Your Data
Over the years, data has become more valuable, specifically your data. When we watch the news, we often hear horror stories regarding personal data being stolen, disseminated, and compromised. Have you ever wondered why certain ads show up on your social media? There’s no doubt that some of the people in your inner circle have... Read more »
Implementing Stacking Growth to Your Everyday Business
I grew and scaled a restoration company from my dad’s garage to over eight figures. One of the ways I accomplished this was by applying the concept of “Stacking Growth.” It’s the concept of taking one thing you’ve learned, growing upon it, and stacking it as you continue learning new concepts. It’s a set of tools and... Read more »
The 7 Habits of Effective Restorers
People often look for an easy solution or a quick fix when it comes to scaling their business. In reality, there is no quick solution, but there are some essential qualities that many successful restorers have that have proven to be fundamental to their company’s growth. Over the years, I’ve spoken to many entrepreneurs about... Read more »