Pinnacle Finance Blog

February 15, 2016

WHERE DO POTENTIAL CLIENTS START THEIR SEARCH FOR A CONTRACTOR?

Is it online or offline? Where does the search for a contractor begin? In this digital world we live in today, you may be surprised to hear that the search does NOT begin online. It begins with old fashion “word-of-mouth”, or referrals. However, referrals help both older generations and younger generations in different ways. The older generation gets their referrals by talking with friends and family. The younger generation, who grew up on the internet, tend to look at online reviews. The perfect plan – find the right mix of traditional (referrals) and new (online reviews) methods of marketing. Although […]
October 18, 2018

Why Customers Should Choose You – Build Brand Awareness for Your Remodeling Company

What is brand awareness and why do companies in any industry, large and small, need to put forth efforts in marketing their brand? With the technology that’s available today, customers and prospects have the power to find the businesses they want to engage, whether this means purchasing products or hiring a company for services. The question is – do they know your company even exists? Have they heard about your company and the work that you do? Are they aware of your brand? Simply stated, the definition of brand awareness is: A brand is one of your company’s most valuable […]
March 6, 2019

Do You Have a Plan for Marketing Your Home Improvement Company

When owners start a home improvement business they typically plan and budget for things like lead generation, computers, office supplies, employee salaries, rent, equipment, electricity and phone costs. You need these things to have a viable business. However, there is often no plan for marketing. This translates to – there is no budget for marketing, particularly when it’s a smaller company.     Marketing should also be in that category of “must-haves” for both short and long term success of the business. The problem is often a resources issue. Can a business afford a full-time or part-time employee to do […]