Guides to keep your service business running
Quotes, pricing, payments, routes and the off-season: practical advice for home service businesses.
How to switch from Jobber to Lume, step by step
Moving from Jobber to Lume without losing your clients: export your list from Jobber, import it into Lume, check the preview and make the switch mid-season without breaking anything.
SoftwareLume vs Excel: when to move from a spreadsheet to field service software
Excel is enough to start a service business. Here are the signs it's time to switch to field service software like Lume, what changes day to day, and how to import your Excel file without retyping anything.
OperationsRoute planning for service crews: less driving, more jobs per day
In a home service business, every unnecessary kilometre costs fuel and time. How to group jobs by area, order the day's stops and fit more visits in with the same crew.
SalesHow to price jobs in a home service business: the simple method
Window cleaning, pavers, landscaping, house cleaning: how to set a price that truly covers your costs, pays you and leaves a margin, instead of just matching competitors.
FinanceGet paid faster: 6 habits for home service businesses
Late invoices, cheques that never show up, clients who forget: six simple habits to get paid faster in a home service business, with reminder templates.
SalesFollowing up on a quote with no reply: when, how and what to write
A quote with no answer isn't a no. The right time to follow up, which channel to use and ready-to-send messages for home service businesses.
SoftwareBest field service software for Canadian service businesses in 2026
Lume, Jobber, Housecall Pro, ServiceTitan and PlanOps compared for Canadian home service businesses: language, Canadian-dollar pricing, commitment, door-to-door sales and the off-season. Verified facts, sources included.