{"id":100,"date":"2021-03-17T05:00:38","date_gmt":"2021-03-17T05:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stonebridgecontracting.com\/?p=100"},"modified":"2021-11-06T19:00:25","modified_gmt":"2021-11-06T19:00:25","slug":"starting-a-new-contracting-business-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stonebridgecontracting.com\/starting-a-new-contracting-business-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Starting a New Contracting Business, Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

A lot of contractors and construction companies are just getting started with their business. While it’s exciting to start a new business and acquire customers, there are a few rough patches along the way. With just a few tips from a veteran contractor<\/a>, you’ll avoid a lot of hassle and be able to run a highly successful contracting company.<\/p>\n

Start With a Brand<\/h2>\n

Every good contracting business exists behind a brand. You may want to name your business after your first and \/ or last name, a landmark in your city or something completely unique to you. With any name you choose, be aware that this is your brand going forward. This is the reputation you will develop and you should plan to keep the branding for a long time.<\/p>\n

So, how do you create a successful brand? “In 2021, you have to think about your digital presence,” says Hollis Internet Marketing<\/a>, an agency that focuses on contractor advertising. “Gone are the days of the YellowPages and being found on a public transit bench. Today you have to focus on distributing your brand name through digital channels like Yelp, Facebook, Thumbtack, HomeAdvisor and Google.”<\/p>\n

But before you can distribute your brand, you’ll need a few things first:<\/p>\n