What do Swiss Army knives, duct tape, and successful pavement contractors have in common? They’re versatile, indispensable, and solve problems you didn’t even know existed. In the ever-evolving pavement industry, diversification is the key to becoming the go-to expert in your area
Attentive.ai, the leading provider of AI-based takeoff software, today announced a strategic partnership with Asphalt Kingdom, a premier supplier for the asphalt maintenance industry in the US and Canada. This collaboration aims to transform how contractors and paving professionals approach technology and AI.
Imagine juggling client appointments, crew schedules, equipment maintenance, and invoicing—all while trying to grow your asphalt business. It’s like paving a highway during rush hour: chaotic, stressful, and full of potential pitfalls. But what if you could streamline these tasks, reduce business errors, and free up time for strategic decision-making? Have you considered field service management (FSM) software like Jobber?
Did you know that nearly 30% of small businesses are turned down for financing due to poor credit scores? As an asphalt business owner and contractor, securing the financing for equipment, projects, or expansion is crucial. However, many business owners are unaware that their company’s credit score plays a significant role in financing approval. A strong credit score can open doors to better financing terms, while a poor score may leave you scrambling for alternatives.
Did you know that 46% of all Google searches have local intent? This means nearly half of potential customers are searching for services in their area. For home service businesses like landscapers, pavement contractors, and plumbers, this presents a golden opportunity to connect with local customers actively looking for your help. If you’re not optimizing for local search engine optimization (SEO), you could be missing out on a significant portion of business.
Asphalt maintenance, lawn care, and other hands-on seasonal businesses are challenging industries that follow the seasons’ ebb and flow. When the work is hot, it’s relentless, but when the colder months roll in, everything slows to a snail's pace.
Hiring the right crew for your asphalt maintenance business is comparable to laying the perfect pavement: it requires the right mix, layers, and a solid foundation. You can’t slap down a few workers and hope your business runs smoothly—you need a team as rugged and reliable as freshly cured asphalt.
Your business is built on client relationships, hard work, and sweat. Whether you lay asphalt, repair HVAC systems, maintain lawns, or remodel homes, your customers are the foundation of your business success. And what better way to reinforce that foundation than by showing extra customer appreciation during the holidays?
Tired of missing customer calls? Struggling to keep up with leads? There’s a solution. Tools like our AK DASH AI Smart Agent are changing the way businesses like yours handle customer communication, scheduling, customer service, and more.
Scheduling a crew isn’t just about filling time slots. It’s about making sure everyone is in the right place, at the right time, with the right resources. Missteps can cost you time, money, and customer satisfaction.
Pricing is everything with a contracting business. It’s what keeps your team paid, your equipment running, and your business growing.
Running an asphalt business means juggling countless details, so it’s easy to drop the ball here and there. But if that’s happening more often than not, you’re in danger of going into the “sloppy zone” reserved for the black-top cowboys. And if that lack of precision leaks into your quote sheets, boy, you’re about to lose some business.
Hey, no one said running an asphalt business would be a cakewalk. While some other types of businesses can wrap up their sale once the product is sold and move on to the next one, asphalt contractors face a different reality. Your work doesn’t end when the sale is made — it's just beginning.
When you're running a small pavement maintenance business, every dollar counts, especially when it comes to advertising. And with a tight budget, you’re gonna need to make every penny work hard for you. That means maximizing the impact of your $1,000 monthly advertising budget is the key to making sure you reach the right people and grow your pavement business to where you want it to be.
The more experience you get as an asphalt contractor, the more you realize the quality of your work isn't the only thing that can make or break your business. Even the most skilled contractors can lose out on lucrative jobs if their proposals don't have the same professionalism and precision of their work.
When you’re starting out contracting, it’s likely that every time a client calls for a quote or a proposal, you’re wrestling with random spreadsheets, costs, and details. This eats up your time and can lead to mistakes, leaving you stressed and less focused on the job. Oh, and your quotes probably look like a steaming pile of asphalt.
You’re a pro at laying down the perfect pavement — every detail handled, every job as smooth as butter. But if your quotes and proposals look like they were scribbled on the back of a napkin (you know you’ve done it), you’re probably losing jobs you should be winning.
Are you ready to pave the way to success in your pavement projects? Crafting a killer job proposal template is your secret weapon to winning clients and boosting your business. In this friendly chat, we'll dive into the top 5 must-haves for your proposal template that'll make you stand out from the crowd. Let's roll!
Ever found yourself scratching your head, wondering how to transform your brilliant ideas into a winning project proposal? We're here to guide you through the enchanting journey of crafting a proposal that'll knock the socks off your clients.
Running a small business is no small feat! With so many balls in the air, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But what if I told you there's a secret weapon that can help you juggle it all? Enter customer management software for small businesses, and let's zoom in on a standout in the crowd: AK DASH.
Feeling stuck in the mud when it comes to managing your paving business? Tired of the endless back-and-forth emails, misplaced job quotes, and the overall mess of trying to keep your clients happy? You're not alone. Many paving businesses face these rocky challenges daily. But what if there was a smoother way to manage everything?
Have you ever felt like crafting proposals is a never-ending marathon? Maybe you're juggling multiple versions or struggling to keep track of deadlines. It’s like trying to bake a masterpiece of a cake, but your recipe keeps changing, and your kitchen tools are all over the place. Annoying, right?
