Guides for service business owners
Each guide answers one question owners actually type into Google, written by someone who runs a home-service business. No invented numbers.
How do I get more customers?
How to get more customers when you are already busy
Most service businesses do not have a visibility problem. They have a leak between the call and the job.
How do I make more money with my business?
Make more money without working more hours
Four levers, fastest to slowest: prices, unbilled time, recurring revenue, then volume.
How do I stop missing calls?
Answer every call without hiring a receptionist
What works, what does not, and what it really costs.
How do I get more Google reviews?
Going from 9 Google reviews to 100
The timing of the request matters more than the message. And what you must never do.
How should I follow up on quotes?
The quotes sleeping in your inbox
How many you lose, why follow-up works, and when to send it.
What is my business worth?
What makes a service business sell for a high price
Recurring revenue, independence, systems, concentration: the four factors that move the multiple.
How much does a receptionist cost a small business?
Receptionist, answering service or missed-call text: the real cost in Québec
Four ways to stop missing calls, their real cost in Québec in 2026, and which to pick for your size.
Which management software for a service business in Canada?
Jobber, Housecall Pro or a custom system: which software for a service business?
What American software really costs, what it does well, what catches in Québec, and when a custom system is worth it.
What does Law 25 require for a website?
Québec’s Law 25 and your website: what a small business must do
A person in charge, a privacy policy, tracking off by default, a minimal form: the checklist.
How do I get an RBQ licence?
RBQ licence: how to get one, and find your first customers
General or specialty contractor, representative, exams, bond, then your licence number everywhere.
Are there grants for a website or software?
Digital transformation grants for small businesses in Québec
Where to look, what grants rarely cover, and what to ask before applying.
How do I create and optimize a Google Business Profile?
Google Business Profile: create it and optimize it
Setup, verification, categories, service area, photos, reviews, and the mistakes that get a profile suspended.
How much does a website cost?
How much does a website cost in Canada?
The usual ranges, what drives the price up, and the question nobody asks.