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    Top Priorities For New Asphalt Business Owners

    Starting a new asphalt business is exciting. You get the truck, the tank, the melter, the logo on the door, and that first rush of calls and quotes. Then reality hits. Most days it feels like you are running the whole operation from the front seat of your truck, trying to stay on top of leads, pricing, crews, weather, change orders, and cash flow. The contractors who scale quickly are not only the ones putting in long hours; they are the ones who get clear on their priorities. They are the ones who get their priorities straight in the first 6 to 12 months and build simple systems around them. This article will walk you through the core priorities every new asphalt business owner should focus on, and how tools like AK DASH can help you stay organized and profitable while you grow.

    Posted by on December 19

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    Measuring a Parking Lot for Asphalt Maintenance: Manual vs. AI Takeoff

    Proper measurements are the key to any profitable and successful asphalt maintenance project. If you are getting ready to stripe, crack fill, sealcoat, or patch a parking lot, it begins with knowing exactly what you are up against. You need accurate measurement first and foremost for the purpose of estimating your materials and labor, but also for generating confidence through professional, accurate proposals. Getting it right the first time saves not only time but margin as well. Miscalculation of floor space means cash lost, overestimating means materials wasted and money wasted. Either way, profitability suffers. Here, we'll examine two popular methods contractors use in measuring parking lots today: the traditional manual approach and the AI-powered alternative that’s quickly taking center stage in the asphalt world.

    Posted by on July 11

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    Grow Your Profitability Through Smarter Customer Management

    Running an asphalt or construction services company is a juggling act. You are bidding work, watching weather, lining up materials, and keeping crews moving. The cracks show up when calls get missed, quotes sit in drafts, and no one remembers the last conversation with a property manager. That is where a CRM earns its keep. It takes the chaos out of the day, puts every note and task in one place, and helps you close more of the work already on your plate. Industry results are consistent: teams that adopt Customer Relationship Management software sell more, respond faster, and make fewer errors. Translation for contractors, more booked jobs at better margins.

    Posted by on March 26

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    Top Jobber Alternatives For Service Businesses in 2025

    Running crews, lining up materials, watching weather, and keeping invoices moving is a lot. If you are on asphalt, the day can turn fast when a storm hits or a loader goes down. Field service management (FSM) software helps you keep that chaos under control. Jobber is one option. In 2025 many contractors are also looking at tools that fit pavement work more closely.

    Posted by on February 28

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

    Nearly 30% of small businesses get turned down for financing due to weak credit scores. If you run an asphalt company, you already know access to cash can make or break a season. Whether you are lining up financing for equipment, fronting materials for a big job, or planning an expansion, your company credit score is part of every conversation with lenders and suppliers.

    Posted by on February 11

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    The Ultimate Local SEO Guide for Asphalt Contractors

    Did you know that 46% of all Google searches have local intent? That means a big share of your future customers are looking for help right where they live. For home-service pros like landscapers, pavement contractors, and plumbers, local SEO is how you show up at the exact moment someone nearby needs you. If you are not working on it, you are leaving jobs on the table.

    Posted by on January 31

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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.

    Posted by on August 20

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    The 9 Biggest Challenges for Asphalt Contractors (and How to Fix Them)

    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. After you win the job, the real work starts. You are out patching potholes, laying mix, and making pavement last. The business runs on trust and tight execution.

    Posted by on August 15

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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?

    Posted by on March 18

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