CONSTRUCTION ESTIMATING SOFTWARE FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE
This article isn’t about encouraging you to use construction estimating software. It’s about encouraging you to reconsider the way you’re working.
By employing EstimatorXpress, HBXL’s flagship construction estimating software, and all our related business and technical support, you’re several steps closer to regular time off and ultimately retiring with a decent pension.
If you find yourself…
Working with stingy clients
Struggling to turn down tricky clients because you need the work
Unable to afford the staff, tools, vehicles, marketing you really want
Battling with stress because of business worries…
…it’s probably time for a re-think
Firstly, think about what kind of clients you want to attract to improve your profits
Consider ways of marketing your business to the best clients
Decide what you want to charge and how you’re going to quote and win the work.
WHY AREN’T YOU MAKING THE KIND OF MONEY THAT YOU’D LIKE?
Of course, the circumstances of every building firm are different, but if you feel you’re just getting by, chances are it’s to do with the type of work you’re undertaking. It’s not the volume of work that determines whether a business is profitable or not – it’s the profitability of each project. Consider whether you are:
1) charging the client the real cost of the “bricks and mortar” job and
2) including your own business running costs.
We’re talking about attracting a better client base and working with a different mindset. You need to win work with quality customers whose projects are more profitable. It’ll take a little work but HBXL is here to help.
1) SIMPLE SOFTWARE
To take your business forward, profit-making estimates are essential. That means estimating with up-to-date building material prices, getting the quantities and labour calculations spot on, including the right margin, a percentage for business overheads, wastage, wear and tear, and inflation. EstimatorXpress, the UK’s market-leading building estimating software, does all of that for you. It nails down your profit.
What about winning over the client? The quote must look smart, convey your professionalism, and contain exactly the right amount of detail. With a quote produced in EstimatorXpress, the client will know you mean business. It’ll demonstrate your transparency and your trustworthiness. Plus, the build programme, automatically produced by EstimatorXpress will show timescales. Read more here.
2) FIRST CLASS CUSTOMER SERVICE, TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND COACHING
We’ve talked about building your future. That means creating a long-standing partnership with you. We’re here for the long term. Our customer support teams will help you as you get to know your software. And they’ll continue to support you with your questions as your business grows and your estimating needs develop.
We invest considerably in ongoing research and development. Each year, we make improvements and add features to our software tools. We want you to get the maximum benefit from your investment.
We offer a complimentary one-hour business mentoring session with our HBXL Business Coaches. For advice on the best approach to take with business, you won’t do better than a chat with Simon Lazarus of the Better Business Group. The UK’s leading mentor to construction firm owners, he’s keen to support HBXL software users. We also offer free software onboarding sessions, to help you benefit from your software as quickly as possible.
Marketing your building firm well is crucial right now. Chances are, you need considerably more homeowner enquiries than you’re currently receiving. To help you get the right mindset for promoting your building firm, watch this useful video.
WHAT NEXT?
HBXL is here to give you a practical solution to today’s challenges:
Software tools to manage your building firm well
Support every step of the way
Expert coaching to help you achieve your business goals.
Start by seeing for yourself how straightforward it is to use our construction estimating software, EstimatorXpress. Download your free 14-day trial today. Get in touch on 0117 916 7898. We’re happy to chat through your needs, walk you through the software and take it from there. Build your future with HBXL.