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Expert Panel: Maintaining Cash Flow Amid Challenging Times

Mar 02, 2023

C&R’s State of the Industry Report revealed maintaining cash flow as one of the biggest challenges restorers faced in 2022. The question we asked experts to answer is, “what systems have you implemented to ensure consistent cash flow in your business?” Here’s what they had to say: Outsourcing Your Insurance Billing One of the most […]

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SEO vs. PPC: Differences, Pros, Cons, & Budgets

Feb 23, 2023

In conclusion, both SEO and PPC have their own pros and cons, and the best approach depends on your business goals, budget, and resources. If you're looking for long-term growth, SEO is a cost-effective option. In contrast, if you need immediate results and have a flexible budget, PPC advertising may be a better option. When deciding on SEO, PPC, or a combination, it's essential to consider your business goals, budget, and resources.

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Five Tips You Should Know About Online Reviews

Feb 04, 2023

In today’s digital world, online reviews are a critical part of a business’s online presence. Positive reviews can help businesses attract new customers and improve their overall reputation, while negative reviews can have the opposite effect. As a result, it’s important for businesses to understand how online reviews work and how they can leverage them […]

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Expert Panel: Finding Good Talent In a Competitive Hiring Market

Jan 26, 2023

Business owners are well aware of the growing challenges with recruitment and finding good talent to join their teams. Not only are we in the midst of a nationwide labor shortage, but finding people with the right qualifications and skill sets is becoming increasingly difficult.  We reached out to industry experts and asked for insights […]

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We are looking for contributors willing to share their knowledge about the cleaning and restoration with the world! Check out our recent Expert Panel articles below and share your expertise today!

Expert Panel: Maintaining Cash Flow Amid Challenging Times

Mar 02, 2023
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Expert Panel: Finding Good Talent In a Competitive Hiring Market

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Expert Panel: How to Make the Most Out of Trade Shows

Jun 30, 2022
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Expert Panel: Getting More Commercial Jobs

May 24, 2022
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Monday Mo: Lessons From The Goose That Laid A Golden Egg

Aug 15, 2022
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Monday Mo: Developing Leadership Skills and Giving Back w/ Lon Kreger

Aug 01, 2022
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Monday Mo: 5 Podcasts for Your Daily Inspiration

Jul 11, 2022
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Monday Mo: The North Wind and The Sun

Jun 27, 2022
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Publications

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Forbes: 11 Effective Techniques For Businesses To Promote Their Company Culture

Dec 02, 2019
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Carwash Magazine: How to utilize Google My Business tools

Jul 29, 2019
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Forbes: 12 Cost-Effective (And Easy) Places To Start Building Your Business’ Brand Recognition

Jun 27, 2019
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Forbes: Keep Up With Agency News And Trends With These 10 Pro Tips

Jun 27, 2019
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Blog posts help boost SEO by positioning your website as a relevant source of information that answers your customers’ inquiries. When done correctly, blog posts will also signal to search engines that your website is providing relevant content. Search engines are all about relevancy and will reward webites with relevant content with higher positioning in the search results.

Although there are several distinct differences between a Google Local Service Ad and a Google Ad, the biggest differentiator is that Google Ads uses a pay-per-click model while Google Local Ads uses a pay-per-lead model.

When you get a review, whether it is positive or negative, always respond. The last thing you want to do is ignore it or respond too late. Remember, your responses to reviews have just as much of an impact as the reviews themselves.

Facebook is a great platform to start with. You can create a business page for your company and it’s easy to increase your reach on the platform through boosting and ads. Users can leave recommendations on your page for other users to see and help build your social proof. You can also link Facebook to Instagram to reach people on both platforms.
Every market is different, so we always take that into consideration. Our sales team always recommends a starting budget based on your area. From there, when we’ve established some good data from running ads, your account manager can help you determine if we should increase budget or not. Ultimately, we want you to spend enough money to be competitive in your area so you have good opportunities to capture leads.