Straight answers for running the back office of a trade business.
No fluff, no recycled listicles. Real dollar figures, real job stories, and the state code that actually applies — then the exact template that solves the problem in 30 seconds.
Six pillars
Pick the problem you’re trying to solve.
Each pillar is a growing library of guides plus the templates built to fix what the guide describes.
Pricing & Estimates
What to charge, how to mark up, labor burden, and bidding without leaving money on the table.
Explore pricing →Contracts & Bids
What every contract needs, change orders, lien waivers, and sub agreements that hold up.
Explore contracts →Invoicing & Payment
The invoice that gets paid in 7 days, deposits, late fees, and handling a non-paying client.
Explore invoicing →Marketing & Lead Gen
Ranking for “near me,” review requests, yard signs, and where ad dollars actually pay off.
Explore marketing →Tax & Accounting
Every deduction with IRS references, quarterly estimates, mileage, and 1099 vs W-2 math.
Explore tax →Insurance & Compliance
GL and workers’ comp costs by trade and state, bonding, OSHA basics, and COIs.
Explore compliance →New guides drop most weeks.
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