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How Much Should a Service Business Spend on Marketing?

How Much Should a Service Business Spend on Marketing?by: Teresa G. SivakPublished on: 12/06/2026

A simple, no b.s. guide to setting a marketing budget for your service business so every dollar brings in more booked jobs and steady calls.

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How Much Should a Service Business Spend on Marketing?

10 Automations Every Contractor Should Have

10 Automations Every Contractor Should Haveby: Teresa G. SivakPublished on: 02/06/2026

Tired of doing everything by hand? These 10 contractor automations answer leads, chase estimates, and stack reviews while you stay on the job.

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10 Automations Every Contractor Should Have