New American Tradesman™
New American Tradesman
The trades are short on people. The office is emptying out. That's an opportunity for the tradesman who can bridge both worlds.
New American Tradesman is the business-side publication for the trades - for owners running the business, and for anyone leaving a desk to build one. Pricing, crew management, marketing, cash flow, leadership. Not how to do the trade. How to run it.
Price the job right · Run the crew tight · Get paid on time · Keep more of it
Latest Articles
Cash Flow & Financials
Your Price Book Isn't Wrong. It's Just Old.
The line items you set last year are quietly deciding this year's margin.
Cash Flow & Financials
Construction Accounting for Shops That Aren't Sure They're Making Money
Start with two questions: does each job actually turn a profit, and when does the cash actually land.
Leadership & Crew Management
The Challenges That Actually Sink Small Handyman Businesses
Most don't fail because the work dried up. They fail on three fronts you can control before year one is out.
Business Setup & Legal
Can a Client Legally Refuse to Pay You for Poor Work?
The doctrine that decides whether you keep your money - one most contractors have never heard of.
Regional & Market Demand Data
Average Pay for an Electrician in Texas: What the Numbers Actually Say
A career-changer's guide to what you'll really earn, from your first apprentice hour to a licensed journeyman's paycheck
Marketing & Lead Gen
Marketing for Tradesmen When the Phone Isn't Ringing
The channels that actually bring business in the door, and where a small budget is wasted