Don’t miss the podcast series for more details and conversation. A collaboration series between Cilio Technologies and Berdan Consulting. The field service industry is a competitive one, and many companies don’t survive. In part three of this blog series we continue to discuss the top ten reasons most field service companies fail and how to […]
Don’t miss the podcast series for more details and conversation. A collaboration series between Cilio Technologies and Berdan Consulting. Many field service management companies struggle to find success. If yours is among them, it’s time to start thinking about why, and what improvements you need to make to turn things around. The first article in
Don’t miss the podcast series for more details and conversation. A collaboration series between Cilio Technologies and Berdan Consulting. Running a successful field service management company isn’t easy. There’s a lot to handle, from finding and scheduling experienced installers to ensuring customers stay happy and informed throughout the process. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed and
When you first invested in field service management software, you likely had high expectations. You were finally moving from the tedious, manual processes you’d been using for years to an automated solution that promised to streamline tasks from scheduling installs to billing, making everyone’s job easier. The problem? It’s not delivering everything it should. Sure,
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You’ve likely used the same manual processes to manage your installers for years. Sure, it can be a bit tedious, but you’re comfortable with the system. You know there are better options available, but you’re hesitant to implement an updated field service management system into your workflow. You’ve convinced yourself there’s too much of a
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The right field service management software, or contractor software, can do a lot for your company, simplifying tasks for employees across the organization and ensuring installation projects run smoothly from start to finish. Automating tasks improves efficiencies and leads to a better experience for everyone who’s involved in the process, including the installer, the office
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Company: Premier Services, Derek Holgate, CEO and Founder Specialty: Windows, doors, and flooring Years in Business: 18 Premier Services Group is one of the largest Lowe’s PROvider organizations in the country. Founded in 2003, the company manages window, door, and flooring installations for Lowe’s stores in Oregon, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Washington, Wyoming, and Utah. With
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Of the many installation management/field service software vendors that have popped up over the years, few cater specifically to companies that install for Lowe’s, Home Depot, Costco, Ikea, or other big box retailers. This is an important distinction because installing for retailers is very different than installing for your own customer base. The paperwork involved
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Cilio Case Study: Edwards Xteriors, Forrest Edwards, Owner Company: Edwards Xteriors Specialty: Door and window installation Years in Business: 26 Growing with Lowe’s When Forrest Edwards first started Edwards Xteriors 26 years ago, it was just him and a truck. Now, his Nashville based company, which specializes in door and window installations, has six office
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Like many contractors, you may have been relying on work from big-box retailers to keep your business humming for years. But providing services for the home improvement market has become increasingly competitive—and that means it’s time to find sources of business beyond retailer contracts. While the thought of growing new business from scratch can seem daunting, it doesn’t have to be. If you take the right steps, you’ll
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