Technician pay plans: hourly, flat rate and commission
How the common technician pay plans work, what each one rewards, a worked example comparing them, and the legal basics to check before you switch.
The ServFlo team
Sep 8, 2026Blog
Guides for running a service business: page 9
Practical advice on quoting, pricing, memberships and getting paid, for owners of home-service businesses.
Automations every service business should set up
The customer messages and office tasks a home-service business should automate first, when each one should go out, example wording, and the guardrails that keep automation from annoying customers.
The ServFlo team
Sep 7, 2026How to win more estimates: follow-up that closes
Why so many service quotes go quiet, and a practical system for sending estimates faster, presenting them clearly and following up in a way that wins work without pestering anyone.
The ServFlo team
Sep 5, 2026How to handle unpaid invoices and collections politely
A calm, step-by-step process for overdue invoices, from the first reminder to payment plans, final notices, liens, small claims and knowing when to write it off.
The ServFlo team
Sep 5, 2026
Weather and outdoor jobs: rescheduling without chaos
How roofers, painters, lawn crews and other outdoor trades can set weather limits, decide early, reschedule fairly and keep customers informed when the forecast turns.
The ServFlo team
Sep 5, 2026
When to hire your first technician (and how to know you can afford it)
The signs that a one-person service business is ready for its first hire, a worked example of the true cost of a technician, and what to set up before day one so the hire actually frees you up.
The ServFlo team
Sep 5, 2026Hiring technicians: where to find them and how to interview
Where good technicians actually come from, how to write a job post they answer, and an interview process that shows you who can do the work.
The ServFlo team
Sep 4, 2026