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CRM for Growing Contractors (6-20 techs)

Scale your operations with the right CRM

12 min read
Updated December 2024
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In This Guide:

Growing contractors need CRMs that balance advanced features with usability. Learn which platforms help you scale without overwhelming complexity.

1.The Growing Contractor Challenge

At 6-20 technicians, you're in the challenging middle ground:

Too Big for Basic Tools

  • Spreadsheets cause errors
  • Simple CRMs lack features
  • Communication breaks down
  • Processes become inconsistent

    • Not Ready for Enterprise

  • Complex systems overwhelm
  • High costs strain budgets
  • Long implementations disrupt
  • Features go unused

    • The Sweet Spot

    You need a CRM that:

  • Scales with growth
  • Stays user-friendly
  • Provides advanced features
  • Maintains reasonable cost

    • 2.Must-Have Features for Growing Teams

    These features become critical as you scale:

    Multi-User Capabilities

  • Role-based permissions
  • Team performance tracking
  • Capacity planning
  • Workload balancing

    • Advanced Scheduling

  • Multi-day jobs
  • Crew assignments
  • Resource allocation
  • Skill-based dispatch

    • Customer Communication

  • Automated updates
  • Multi-channel options
  • Review management
  • Marketing automation

    • Financial Integration

  • Advanced reporting
  • Job costing
  • Payroll integration
  • Commission tracking

    • Key Takeaways

    • ✓Growing contractors need scalable solutions
    • ✓Balance features with usability
    • ✓Focus on team management capabilities
    • ✓Integration becomes increasingly important

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