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How to Build a Top Tech Stack for $10M Roofers

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April 8, 2024

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Virtual Reality for Roofers

November 22, 2024
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Why CRMs and Estimating Tools Are Better Together

November 6, 2024

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Virtual Reality for Roofers

Virtual reality isn’t just for gaming—you can use VR to improve your roofing company. Here’s how roofers can use VR in their businesses.

November 22, 2024
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Why CRMs and Estimating Tools Are Better Together

Maximize efficiency and profits by integrating your estimating tool with a CRM. Discover how this combo can transform your business.

November 6, 2024
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Using Drones for Roof Inspections

Boost safety, efficiency, and quote accuracy with drone roof inspections. Learn about regulations, certifications, and the right drone.

October 23, 2024
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How to Keep Your Construction Bids Competitive

Follow these tips to ensure your construction bids work for you, not against you. Here’s how to win more construction bids.

October 8, 2024
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Solar Industry Trends in 2024

Stay ahead in the solar industry with insights on jobs, top solar states, and key challenges like grid saturation and supply chain issues.

October 1, 2024
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8 Tips for Closing at the Kitchen Table

Salespeople should connect with clients and address their needs. Here are 8 tips to help you close deals at the kitchen table.

September 24, 2024
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How to Improve Your Work-Life Balance as a Contractor

Working too much can lead to burnout. Here are some tips to achieve a healthy work-life balance as a contractor.

September 17, 2024
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Roofing Basics
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How Much Does a New Roof Cost?

Discover the factors affecting new roof costs, from materials to labor, and get insights on average replacement costs across the U.S.

September 10, 2024
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How to Handle Supplier Price Increases

No one is immune to price increases, not even our suppliers. Here’s how contractors can handle unexpected supplier price increases.

September 3, 2024
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Why You Should Include Roof Inspection Pictures in Quotes

Boost your proposals with roof inspection photos! Learn the importance and how to easily add pictures to quotes using SumoQuote.

August 27, 2024
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Roofing Basics
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How to Write a Roof Inspection Report

Craft precise roof inspection reports that clearly communicate findings to homeowners. Here's your guide to quality roof reporting.

August 20, 2024
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Roofing Basics
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When to Use Roofing Work Orders

Roofing work orders help you stay organized and keep projects on track. Learn how to integrate roofing work orders into your process.

August 13, 2024
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The Good, Better, Best Approach to Pricing

The good, better, best approach to pricing helps you appeal to a wider audience. Learn how to create good, better, best quotes here.

August 6, 2024
Roofing Basics
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How to Start a Roofing Company with No Experience

Starting a roofing business can be challenging but rewarding. Here’s how to start a roofing company with no experience.

July 30, 2024
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Roofing Basics
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How to Recover from a Job Gone Wrong

Work failures happen to everyone, no matter what industry. Learn how contractors can respond to work mistakes and improve because of them.

July 23, 2024
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Integrations
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Simplify Operations with the SumoQuote and Beacon Integration

Integrate your SumoQuote and Beacon accounts to get automatic price updates and quickly send orders to Beacon within SumoQuote projects.

July 16, 2024
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Roofing Basics
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The Essential Guide to Roofing Cement

Roofing cement can be a valuable tool for quick roof fixes. Here’s what you need to know about roofing cement as a roofing professional.

July 9, 2024
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Roofing Basics
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How to Become a BBB Roofing Company

Boost customer trust and sales by becoming a BBB roofing company. Learn how to get BBB accredited and stand out in the roofing industry.

July 2, 2024
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Proven Roofing Safety Tips for Roofers

Roofing safety is crucial for professional contractors. Here are roofing safety tips to ensure you and your crew avoid accidents.

June 25, 2024
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The Importance of Automations

Transform your contracting business with automation. Discover how to use it to boost efficiency, reduce manual tasks, and stay competitive.

June 18, 2024
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How to Reach Revenue Goals with 53% Less Work

SumoQuote users can maximize profitability metrics with half the effort. Learn how to hit revenue goals with SumoQuote here.

June 11, 2024
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Maximize Efficiency with the SumoQuote and Zoho Integration

The SumoQuote/Zoho integration can help you eliminate manual double-entry at your business. Learn more here.

June 4, 2024
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Roofing Basics
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What Can a Business Do to Improve Its Productivity?

What can a business do to improve its productivity? With these strategies, you can boost productivity and set your teams up for success.

May 28, 2024
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SumoQuote and Sunlight Financial: A Powerful Financing Integration

The Sunlight Financial and SumoQuote integration lets contractors offer flexible financing options to customers. See how here.

May 20, 2024
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Build Roofing Proposals Quicker with Price Lists

Roofers must adopt technology that allows them to build accurate quotes quickly. Price lists help roofers create better proposals.

May 15, 2024
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Simplify Your Process with the SumoQuote and CompanyCam Integration

Software integrations improve organization and streamline processes. Learn about the SumoQuote/CompanyCam integration here.

May 7, 2024
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Mastering Calculations for Fast Estimates

Mastering SumoQuote’s Calculations feature can help you and your roofing team build faster estimates and reduce errors.

April 29, 2024
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Elevate Your Tech Stack with the SumoQuote and SalesForce Integration

The right software integrations can help you get more out of your tech stack. Learn about the SumoQuote and SalesForce integration.

April 23, 2024
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4 Ways Using a CRM Improves Roofing Sales

What can a CRM do for your roofing business? See four big ways that a CRM can transform your company’s sales for the better.

April 19, 2024
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Leveraging the SumoQuote & RoofScope Integration

Integrations help you leverage your software tools. Learn more about the SumoQuote and RoofScope integration.

April 18, 2024
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What on Earth Is a CRM?

Heard about a CRM but don’t know what it is? We’re here to clear up what a CRM is, as well as standard and advanced features.

April 17, 2024
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Roofing Basics
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5 Sustainable Business Growth Strategies

Not all growth is sustainable. Use these 5 sustainable business growth strategies to help energize your contracting business.

April 5, 2024
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Basics to the SumoQuote and SalesRabbit Integration

Software integrations like the SumoQuote and SalesRabbit integration improve your canvassing workflow! See how here.

April 2, 2024
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5 Elements of a Perfect Roofing Quote

Roofing proposals should highlight why you’re the right roofing professional for the job. Follow these 5 tips to create great proposals.

March 27, 2024
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The Contractor’s Guide to the SumoQuote and HOVER Integration

SumoQuote’s integration with HOVER makes it easier to get work done because it’s all in one central location. See how it works here.

March 25, 2024
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Quick Guide to the SumoQuote-Quickbooks Integration

SumoQuote’s intuitive QuickBooks Online integration enables contractors to work smarter, not harder with their finances.

March 18, 2024
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The Transformative Power of eSigning

Want an easy way for your customers to sign off on proposals, estimates, and quotes? Check out the eSigning feature in SumoQuote.

March 13, 2024
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3 Creative Ways to Customize Your SumoQuote Proposals

Want to customize your SumoQuote proposals beyond the basics? Here are three ways to customize your quotes and make them look even better.

March 12, 2024
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Benefits of Solar Panels

Here are the top solar panel benefits all solar contractors should know. This guide will help you educate customers on solar panels.

March 8, 2024
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The Beginner’s Guide to Roofing Squares

What are roofing squares? How many square feet are in a roofing square? We break it all down here to help upcoming roofing professionals.

March 6, 2024
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The Indispensable Roofing Terms Glossary

There are some roofing terms that everyone should know. Check out this list of common roofing terms for homeowners.

February 29, 2024
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6 Optional Roof Upgrades to Offer in a Quote

Roof upgrades can boost sales and increase average deal size. Add these six roof upgrades to your roofing quotes today.

February 26, 2024
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3 Ways to Optimize Your Proposals in SumoQuote

Make proposals in minutes to close more deals and provide a better customer experience. Here are 3 ways to improve your proposal process.

February 21, 2024
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The Reason Why Instant Roof Quotes Succeed

Instant roof quotes offer many advantages to roofers and homeowners. Streamline your roofing business by providing instant roof quotes!

February 20, 2024
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Optimize Your Roofing Experience with Roofing Estimate Templates

Roofing estimate templates save time and keep you organized. Learn how to use SumoQuote’s templates to build the perfect roofing estimate.

February 16, 2024
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The Inside Scoop to the SumoQuote-EagleView Integration

Want to know how to integrate EagleView with your SumoQuote account? Get the step-by-step guide here.

February 14, 2024
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The Secret to Winning Proposals: Customized Marketing Pages

Win more proposals with a secret weapon: customized marketing pages. Learn the benefits and how to use our free templates here.

February 9, 2024
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8 New Roofing Technology Trends 2024

As a roofing business owner, you should stay informed on the latest news in the industry. Take a look at the new roofing technology trends.

February 6, 2024
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The Essential Guide to Markup vs. Margin

Discover the difference between markup and margin with these definitions, formulas, and markup vs. margin cheat sheet.

February 5, 2024
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Customization
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Why You Should Use Free Solar Proposal Marketing Page Templates

Free marketing templates for solar energy proposals save you time and money. Learn how to use solar proposal marketing templates here.

February 2, 2024
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5 Valuable Reasons to Have a Roofing Estimate App

Learn how a roofing estimate app helps you build a reliable business that keeps your customers happy and other benefits of estimating apps.

January 29, 2024
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3 Secret Ingredients to Maximizing Insurance Roofing Sales

Want to increase your insurance roofing and siding sales? Discover 3 key factors to maximize your company’s insurance sales.

January 26, 2024

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