Is anyone willing to share the settings they have for technicians in HCP and make a screen shot of how it looks for your techs with your estimate template? TIA

I should not be thinking about this cause trying to have a weekend away as a family but we lost 2 flat pack sales this week due to our minimum call out fee. I asked if there were any other items on the todo list we could take care of or anything they are thinking about in the future. Anyone treating these as a loss leader to get in the home? Would love some collective thoughts. Losing these quick easy ones always gets me but not too sure what to do about it

Anyone have any experience doing epoxy flooring for in a garage? Tips tricks and info would be much appreciated ☺️

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