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Title: Any great resources for materials or marketing you know of? List them here!!!
Post by: Avery19 on March 04, 2008, 09:18:05 PM
Hey guys,

I've been checking out this forum for a while now so I thought I'd actually register and start this thread. Anyone know of a great marketing site for contractors and/or a place to find discounted equipment and materials? Yeah, I'm aware of Ebay and Craigs but I'm wondering if there is anything better specifically for folks like us.


Title: Re: Any great resources for materials or marketing you know of? List them here!!
Post by: lizandjer on March 05, 2008, 02:36:11 PM
We actually haven't used the web to promote our Geothermal and Energy Star businesses - other than being members of RESNET and ENERGY STAR.  You'd be surprised by how many leads come directly from professional organizations such as those.

Also, I know there are two big players in online contracting lead generation, Service Magic (http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=ajl*2RwKvWA&offerid=140374.10000145&subid=0&type=4) and Reliable Remodeler (http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2329396-10399419).  They cover most categories.  We've used them as a consumer on the quotation side, but not on the other side, so we can't really speak to the cost and/or quality of the leads.

Hope that helps.  Would love to hear other's thoughts as well.  This is often one of the biggest challenges for small businesses.