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There are a few things to consider before making the leap to expand your contractor services to a new area. You want to make sure that the area you are considering is the right move for you and your business. Below are a few of the more important aspects to consider.

What Is Your Competition?

Anytime a business expands into a new market, it pays off to check out the competition. You can do this by staying in the area for a while, checking out the local newspapers, contacting the Chamber of Commerce, or thumbing through the phone directories. You may find out through investigative work that the competition may be fierce. Are you prepared to try and outbid numerous contractors, some of which have been operating in that local area for years? This does not make the task impossible, but you will better prepared for the tasks ahead.

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Travelling abroad is one of the luxuries we are all given that everyone needs to experience at least once in their lifetime. It is one thing to do a cross country road trip with your friends when you were in university, but there’s a whole different magic about strapping on a backpack, booking a 14 hour plane ride involving multiple transfers, and experiencing the cultures of somewhere thousands and thousands of miles from home. If you haven’t done it yet, put it on your list of things to do before you die and keep these tips in mind for when the time comes.

Pick a Destination that You Will Enjoy and Be Comfortable

With so many different cultures, cuisines, art, museums, history, etc. it is absolutely crucial you pick a destination that has what you want. If you are more into food, being exotic, and trying new things then Latin … Read the rest