So many owners I meet express that they just ended up as a business owner, and the path was one that just seemed to happen and evolve. They started mowing a few neighborhood lawns as a high school student, and today they design and install $200K backyards—that kind of thing. But the details in between aren’t always crystal clear—things just ... grew.

A steady pipeline of work is every design/build or landscape company’s dream. So why is it that most experience busy and slow times throughout the year? The secret lies in neglecting marketing when business is good, and then having to suddenly scramble to find new customers or reconnect with past customers when things slow down.

When you partner with a marketing agency, they become an extension of your existing team. The right marketing agency will make it so you can focus on what you do best. Here’s a lesson learned for when a partnership can work well—or fall apart.

The foundations of the marketing plan aren’t changing—strategy and brand still set the stage. And as the industry becomes evermore competitive—evermore cutthroat—and as the communications landscape is constantly transformed by technology, managing and promoting your brand only becomes more crucial to building consumer connections.

As a remodeling/construction firm, Your work is your best advertising. If you're among the many design/build professionals who take pride in their work and want to increase awareness of your business, this article is for you. Here, we cover four tips for getting your projects to the pages of magazines and design websites.

Every design/build needs to maximize revenue and productivity in order to thrive and grow. Competition is steep and only getting steeper, and client expectations require staying ahead of technology for those firms looking to overdeliver. Online appointment scheduling helps streamline processes and improve client experience.