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You shared, we listened! Introducing new and improved Job Budgets and Document Builder that will elevate your business management processes! Our updates not only make JobTread faster, but even more flexible, powerful, and user-friendly.

You’ve created a business to run the way you want it to. Now you need to find software that will support your processes and workflows so your business can grow. When all is said and done, technology isn’t worth it if you need to change your entire business to make it fit. Finding a software solution that helps your business thrive is key to its success.

Pool builders face unique challenges on a daily basis. If not careful, these challenges can jeopardize a thriving business. After speaking with hundreds of talented builders, we found that there are 7 major threats that get in the way of their success.

It’s true... no customer wants to hear that the estimated cost of a project has changed, but they actually benefit from this information more than you think! When pricing jobs with a fixed-priced model, change orders are necessary for both the contractor and the customer.

JobTread allows you to customize the data you want to collect and report on it so you can uncover actionable insights that will guide your decision making and continuously improve and grow your business. Although the possibilities are endless, here are a few key metrics we can help you reveal.

Tired of entering your contacts in your CRM and then again on your phone? No more duplicate entry necessary! JobTread’s integration with Zapier allows you to add contacts to your phone automatically when you create customer and/or vendor contacts in JobTread. Not only is this a huge timesaver, but it will also prevent you from missing a customer call because you don’t recognize an unknown number if you didn’t have them in your phone’s directory.

You now have the power to see your most valuable data, front-and-center. Customize all tables in your JobTread account to match your business needs.

Is your current software missing the mark? Switch from CoConstruct, Buildertrend, or any other software system to JobTread in just 5 simple steps!

You don’t need to be an expert in accounting to set prices that will support your businesses’ growth. Yet a common error in estimating is the assumption that markup and margin are interchangeable. This not only threatens your profit but misinforms your goals.

You signed up for JobTread, now what? New software is a great tool to organize and streamline your processes. Getting set up the right way will pay dividends over time. These tips will help you lay the foundation for a successful JobTread launch.

Learn how this remodeling company streamlined processes and started hitting their target profit after switching from BuilderTrend to JobTread.

A common assumption in the field of construction is that the “lowest estimate wins the bid”. Yet we fail to consider other factors that may result in customers selecting one company over another. We don’t always need to cut our profit to secure the customer! Here are 4 ways that you can win over customers without sacrificing profits.

Have you wondered “what went wrong” when your profit margin fell short of your target? It’s time to identify the exact sources of loss. Armed with this knowledge, you can recognize patterns of mistakes and take action to maximize your profits.

Do you ever feel like you’re just “winging” estimates? Removing the guesswork from cost estimates will save you time and money; not to mention your reputation in the industry. Estimates must be carefully calculated to avoid overestimating and losing bids or underestimating and losing profit.