--- title: HomeServe USA Contractor Blog | HomeServeUSA (2) description: Small contractor advice and tips from the HomeServeUSA contractor's blog. 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The day-to-day tasks of running and growing a business should receive the bulk of your attention – there’s no time to worry about... [read more](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/banking-for-small-contracting-businesses-made-simple) [![](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HomeServeUsa-Aug2016/Partners1.jpg?width=594&name=Partners1.jpg)](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/4-ways-small-contracting-businesses-can-work-with-a-bank-to-create-a-personal-banking-relationship) ## [4 ways small contracting businesses can work with a bank to create a personal banking relationship](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/4-ways-small-contracting-businesses-can-work-with-a-bank-to-create-a-personal-banking-relationship) by [HomeServeUSA](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/author/homeserveusa) | Mar 06, 2017 Every business needs reliable service providers for everything from legal matters to branding. Banking is no different – a strong relationship with a bank can give you access to capital, improve your... [read more](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/4-ways-small-contracting-businesses-can-work-with-a-bank-to-create-a-personal-banking-relationship) [![](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/electrical%20contractor%20tech.jpg?width=594&name=electrical%20contractor%20tech.jpg)](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/top-technology-resources-to-help-contractors-manage-cash-flow) ## [Top technology resources to help contractors manage cash flow](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/top-technology-resources-to-help-contractors-manage-cash-flow) by [HomeServeUSA](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/author/homeserveusa) | Feb 27, 2017 As a small plumbing business, you can’t afford to neglect cash flow. Even if you’ve got plenty of customers keeping you busy, you must manage your income properly to ensure you meet your monthly... [read more](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/top-technology-resources-to-help-contractors-manage-cash-flow) [![cash flow loans](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/american%20money.jpg?width=594&name=american%20money.jpg)](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/4-things-to-remember-when-considering-cash-flow-loans) ## [4 things to remember when considering cash flow loans](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/4-things-to-remember-when-considering-cash-flow-loans) by [HomeServeUSA](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/author/homeserveusa) | Feb 18, 2017 Even contractors who have steady businesses with plenty of customers might run into cash flow problems from time to time. It’s an issue that happens to some of the most successful entrepreneurs in... [read more](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/4-things-to-remember-when-considering-cash-flow-loans) [![cash flow](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/cash%20flow.jpg?width=594&name=cash%20flow.jpg)](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/5-essential-strategies-for-better-contractor-cash-flow) ## [5 essential strategies for better contractor cash flow](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/5-essential-strategies-for-better-contractor-cash-flow) by [HomeServeUSA](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/author/homeserveusa) | Feb 11, 2017 A savvy business man once said “No sales, no company.” We can think of a more accurate way to phrase this business axiom: “No cash flow, no company.” Even if you’re growing and making sales steadily,... [read more](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/5-essential-strategies-for-better-contractor-cash-flow) [![](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HomeServeUsa-Aug2016/Partners1.jpg?width=594&name=Partners1.jpg)](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/5-tactics-to-get-paid-faster-as-a-small-business-contractor) ## [5 tactics to get paid faster as a small business contractor](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/5-tactics-to-get-paid-faster-as-a-small-business-contractor) by [HomeServeUSA](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/author/homeserveusa) | Feb 07, 2017 Delayed payments can cause serious problems for small companies that don’t have a huge reserve of cash to dip into when they need to cover expenses. The very survival of your business depends on... [read more](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/5-tactics-to-get-paid-faster-as-a-small-business-contractor) [![](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/HomeServeUsa-Aug2016/Partners1.jpg?width=594&name=Partners1.jpg)](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/3-most-common-employee-training-mistakes-small-contracting-businesses-make) ## [3 most common employee training mistakes contracting businesses make](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/3-most-common-employee-training-mistakes-small-contracting-businesses-make) by [HomeServeUSA](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/author/homeserveusa) | Jan 31, 2017 [read more](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/3-most-common-employee-training-mistakes-small-contracting-businesses-make) [![little hand-shake-1241578-639x420.jpg](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/little%20hand-shake-1241578-639x420.jpg?width=594&name=little%20hand-shake-1241578-639x420.jpg)](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/why-a-process-for-employee-evaluations-is-important-to-your-business) ## [Why a process for employee evaluations is important to your business](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/why-a-process-for-employee-evaluations-is-important-to-your-business) by [HomeServeUSA](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/author/homeserveusa) | Jan 18, 2017 Why an employee evaluation process is important to your business [read more](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/why-a-process-for-employee-evaluations-is-important-to-your-business) [![](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Images/employee%20training.jpg?width=594&name=employee%20training.jpg)](https://contractorblog.homeserveusa.com/blog/want-a-thriving-contracting-business-focus-on-employee-training-development) ## [Want a thriving contractor business? 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