How do you choose a project management solution?

There is no question—choosing to switch your business from a pencil and paper, Microsoft Office, or other archaic combinations of software/hardware/overflowing files to one streamlined project management system is overwhelming.

The choices are many—one program does this, this one does that, the other one integrates with this, but this one has free support. Every website is filled with superlatives: fastest, greatest, best. But with so many project management programs out there (all claiming to be the best) how do you choose the solution which is a good fit for your remodeling or construction business?

Constructech, the tech magazine for the construction industry, gives a few good ideas for choosing the right project management system (which we have elaborated on). They recommend:


1. Identify the purpose for putting the system in place.
Essentially, why do you need it and what are you going to do with it? What areas of your business do you struggle with? Leads and marketing? Tracking and managing project schedules? Client communications? Bidding and Estimating? Every program on the market will approach these (and other) issues differently. The key is to list what you really need before you decide which programs to consider.

2. Generate a list of targeted products and establish key benefits.
Remember the list you created? Apply that list to the various software solutions on the market. How many meet your criteria? How many meet your criteria and are cost effective for your business? Ignore things like bells and whistles, fancy websites, and appealing incentives. The only programs which should go on your list are those that offer the functionality that you deem essential to running a profitable business.

3) Make a selection based on research, testing, and evaluations.
Once you have narrowed down your list to project management solutions which meet your criteria, start investigating your options. Check out websites. Take demos. Talk to sales reps. At this point—the product offering is probably pretty similar. Service and price may be the only things which separate one software company from the next. Look for service benefits like phone support, free webinars, free trials, and money back guarantees. Look for a pricing structure which is affordable, that avoids limits on the number of jobs per month, that doesn’t demand huge set-up fees.

A Picture is Worth One Thousand Dollars

We have all heard the saying “A picture is worth 1,000 words" but for a home remodeler or contractor, a picture might be worth a $1,000 or more.

Humans are visual creatures that like to see and touch before they buy, and for a home remodeler who provides building services, it can be difficult to provide new clients with a concrete reason to choose your company over the guy down the street. But one really good way to show potential clients the quality of your work is through photographs.

A few weeks ago we talked in depth about reasons why it was important to have a website and an online portfolio of your project photos. But what we didn’t do was show you how great RemodelerPro’s website portfolio viewer really looked.

Imagine portfolio photos like this on your website. You could include before and after photos, a gallery of completed kitchens, bathrooms, or additions.

When you complete a home remodel for a client, you have not only performed a service for them but created a tangible product that can be seen and touched. With RemodelerPro's easy to use website and online portfolio viewer, you can show off your craftsmanship and construction skills to potential clients before you even meet them.

Manage and Track your Schedule like a Pro

Successful project completion almost always comes down to scheduling. Working around your client’s and subcontractor’s schedules and planning for material ordering and lead time can be challenging. Time is money and managing your time is equivalent to managing your money. Manage your project schedule poorly, and your profits will disappear.

Ways RemodelerPro can keep you on track:

•Utilize our smart calendar utility to help you schedule and manage all crucial components of your project.
•Create customizable online calendars for every project.
•View calendars and schedules by day, week, or month.
•View all of your project schedules at-a-glance. This feature lets you see where scheduling conflicts exist and helps you to better manage your resources.
•Filter calendars by appointment or job.
•Use templates to create and store similar projects to be used again and again.
•Allow clients secure access to view their project timeline, calendars, and to-do lists.
•Assign tasks to resources and track their schedules right through the calendar.
•Automatically notify subs of schedule changes.

Increase Referrals with Social Sharing

It seems like everyone is on Facebook and Twitter these days. Your customers are on it, their friends are on it, and friends of their friends are on it. Everyone has an online network, and RemodelerPro can help you tap into it.

RemodelerPro gives you the ability to share progression photos with you customers via their own private gallery, giving your customers a visual record of their project from start to finish. Remodeling projects are an exciting and emotional time for your customers and they will be excited to show-off the progress of their remodel with friends, family, and co-workers.

With RemodelerPro’s built in social sharing feature, your customers will be able to share their photos on Facebook, Twitter, and many other social mediums with a simple click of a button. Shared photos are stamped with your logo and linked to your website, so every photo your customers share leads their network right back to your company. Essentially, every shared photo is a recommendation for your business.

We know that the best sales leads come from referrals, and our social network photo sharing feature will help generate referrals from every project you photograph.

We Guarantee You will Love RemodelerPro

We understand that you may be a little apprehensive about making a switch to a new way of running your business. We know that you may be thinking things like:

“What if I spend a lot of money and I don’t end up liking RemodelerPro?”
“What if I like the program but it isn’t a good fit for my business?”
“What if I try RemodelerPro and I don’t see an increase in my profits?”

These are all valid concerns for any business owner considering a new software purchase. But what if you could try RemodelerPro for free?

That’s right. We are so convinced that you will love RemodelerPro and the power it has to completely change the way you do business, that we are willing to let you try it for 21 days- for free.

RemodelerPro provides your business with:

*No software to install or maintain- RemodelerPro is completely web-based and available to access from anywhere you go.

*Your own website- RemodelerPro instantly allows you to connect with your customers via the internet with your very own website branded with your logo and colors.

*Project Management- RemodelerPro enables you to manage all of your projects from one easy to use interface. Schedule appointments, meetings, and tasks to be completed, view your workload on the calendar, and track a job from start to finish.

*Financial Management- RemodelerPro’s integrated cost management features allow you to easily track the budget, allowances and other expenses related to each project. RemodelerPro allows you to see at a glance whether each job is profitable or running over budget.

*Mailing Lists and Marketing Reports

*Photo and File Sharing

*Integrated communication via email or text

*Ability to accept online payments


But we won’t stop at the free trial.

We want you to feel comfortable with your purchase and secure in the knowledge that RemodelerPro WILL work for your business so, in addition to the 21 day free trial, RemodelerPro also comes with a double money back guarantee.

We will refund your entire investment if you are not completely satisfied with RemodelerPro and let you keep the free business report (valued at over $100) written by an internationally known business and marketing expert.

Try RemodelerPro today.

Four Ways RemodelerPro can Help You Grow Your Business

RemodelerPro is not just another generic project management, contact management, or accounting program. Instead, it is a powerful web based software program created specifically for home remodelers who want to grow and develop their business.

RemodelerPro will help you grow your business with…

1.Your own website
More and more customers are turning to the internet to do research before they make a buying decision. Does your company have a professional web presence, right now? RemodelerPro provides you with an easy and professional website branded with your company’s logo and colors ensuring you have a silent sales person for your business twenty-four hours a day.

2.Lead Generation
Your business depends on your ability to convert leads into sales. RemodelerPro helps you derive the most opportunity for your investment. Use the integrated marketing tools to generate new leads, dramatically bring down your lead costs, track contact information and metrics, and view a consolidated list of all your leads in one place.

3.Mailing Lists
RemodelerPro’s mailing list feature helps keep you in contact with all of your important clients, subcontractors, and leads. Use the list to send email, newsletters, announcements, and targeted sales letters.

4.Client only photo gallery and social media network sharing
Recently, Facebook overtook Google as the most popular website in the US. With RemodelerPro, you can harness the power of your client’s social media networks to generate referral income. Each of your clients has access to a photo gallery showcasing their project and the ability to share the photos (branded with your business signature) with their social network.

Stay Ahead of the Competition with RemodelerPro

Many buyers of home repair and remodeling services can’t tell one contractor from another. They can’t see past the trucks, tool belts, and the prevailing myth of the “shady contractor”. But what if there was a way you could set your business apart from the competition? What if you could make your day-to-day operations a little more transparent for the clients? What if these activities could add extra profit to your bottom line?

With RemodelerPro’s web-based construction management system for home remodelers you can do all of these things.

RemodelerPro gives you your very own public website from day one. Simply add your logo, change the settings to reflect your company’s colors, add your content and contact information-- and you are done. Instantly, you have a powerful web presence unlike many of your competitors. With your own website you have the power to create an online portfolio of your work, advertise discounts, and act as an advertisement for your company 24-7.

In addition to the website, RemodelerPro comes with a back office solution which allows you to track and manage each project from start to finish, communicate via email or text with your clients and subs, and additional features to help you initiate and manage marketing efforts. While your competitor’s are trying to juggle multiple project management, CRM, and accounting programs to keep their businesses on track, you can manage all of these tasks from one program, from anywhere in the world.

RemodelerPro also makes the remodeling process easier and more comfortable for your clients. You have the option of allowing each client online access to their own project. They can view the calendar to check to see when each phase of the project will be completed. They can monitor the budget and other project related expenses. Through the system, they can approve change orders; choose fixtures and finishes, make payments, and even make purchases directly from your online store. Additionally, clients have the ability to send photos (branded with your logo) of their project to friends via popular social media sites like Facebook. Your clients can share their excitement about their remodel and you gain valuable exposure for your company. With instant access to their project anytime of the day or night, your customers will have peace of mind that they haven’t hired one of those “shady contractors” they keep hearing about on Holmes on Homes.

Visit RemodelerPro to learn other ways we can help you stay one step ahead of your competition.