Websites, SEO, and maintenance built for trade contractors who are serious about organic growth.https://contractorfuel.com/https://contractorfuel.com/blog/5-principles-contracting-success/https://contractorfuel.com/blog/5-principles-contracting-success/Five guiding principles that successful contractors commit to — focus, qualifying leads, proposals, saying no, and charging what you're worth.Sun, 01 May 2016 00:00:00 GMTWayne Lamarrehttps://contractorfuel.com/blog/build-your-business-by-tracking-these-3-basic-metrics/https://contractorfuel.com/blog/build-your-business-by-tracking-these-3-basic-metrics/What gets measured gets improved. Track these three fundamental monthly metrics — project leads, leads to sales meetings, and sales meetings to signed contracts — to grow your contracting business.Tue, 05 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTWayne Lamarrehttps://contractorfuel.com/blog/move-the-needle-for-your-business/https://contractorfuel.com/blog/move-the-needle-for-your-business/Three actionable strategies for contractors to move the needle — deciding on target project types, building a better sales process, and getting clear on revenue goals.Fri, 15 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTWayne Lamarrehttps://contractorfuel.com/blog/send-5-emails-consistent-business-growth/https://contractorfuel.com/blog/send-5-emails-consistent-business-growth/Successful contractors consistently communicate at a high level. Here are five essential email types — expectations, status updates, introductions, thank yous, and top-of-mind messages — that drive consistent business growth.Mon, 01 Feb 2016 00:00:00 GMTWayne Lamarrehttps://contractorfuel.com/blog/stop-choosing-work-start-choosing-client/https://contractorfuel.com/blog/stop-choosing-work-start-choosing-client/Clients make all the difference in contracting. Learn why choosing the right clients — not just the right projects — is the key to long-term success in construction.Sun, 10 Jan 2016 00:00:00 GMTWayne Lamarrehttps://contractorfuel.com/blog/thank-you-to-all-the-men-and-women-that-go-to-work-with-tools-in-their-hands/https://contractorfuel.com/blog/thank-you-to-all-the-men-and-women-that-go-to-work-with-tools-in-their-hands/A Labor Day message from Contractor Fuel thanking construction workers and contractors for their dedication, hard work, and the great things they build.Mon, 07 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTWayne Lamarrehttps://contractorfuel.com/blog/three-powerful-actions-contractors-should-take-to-put-their-new-website-to-work/https://contractorfuel.com/blog/three-powerful-actions-contractors-should-take-to-put-their-new-website-to-work/Getting a new website is just the beginning. Here are three powerful actions — inviting people to your site, building links for better rankings, and actively using your website in your sales process — to turn it into a business development engine.Tue, 01 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTWayne Lamarrehttps://contractorfuel.com/blog/win-more-construction-projects-by-understanding-one-important-concept/https://contractorfuel.com/blog/win-more-construction-projects-by-understanding-one-important-concept/Trust must exist before you can trade your services for money. Learn how to build trust with prospective clients through your website, demonstrated competency, and consistent communication.Tue, 15 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMTWayne Lamarrehttps://contractorfuel.com/blog/your-next-move/https://contractorfuel.com/blog/your-next-move/Three things to consider when deciding on your next move towards a more profitable contracting business, including path of least effort, speed to money, and systems thinking.Wed, 01 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMTWayne Lamarre