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How to Check Your Company Credit Score (And Why It Matters)

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.

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The Ultimate Local SEO Guide for Asphalt Contractors

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.

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20 Holiday Message Templates for Customer Appreciation

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?

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11 Reasons to Do your Quote Sheets with Online Tools

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.

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How to Spend $1,000 a Month on Advertising for Your Pavement Business

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.

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Paving Your Way to Success with a CRM Software

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?

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