Joist

08/29/2026

🔨 Are you charging enough for your handyman work?

Pricing a job isn’t just about covering your time and materials—it’s about making sure every job contributes to a profitable business.

From setting your hourly rate to choosing between flat-rate and hourly pricing, understanding markup, and accounting for your real costs, our latest Joist Workshop guide breaks down what to consider when pricing handyman jobs.

Price with confidence and make sure your hard work pays off. 👇
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How to price handyman jobs is one of the biggest concerns for small service providers. Learn why finding the right pricing model is essential in this article.

08/27/2026

How often do you miss customer calls while you're working?

· A few every week
· More than I'd like 😅

Let us know in the comments below!

08/26/2026

More jobs don’t have to mean more chaos. 🛠️

With Joist Jobs & Scheduling, you can keep every job organized from start to finish. Customer details, estimates, invoices, notes, project dates, and scheduled visits all stay connected—so you can quickly find what you need and see where every job stands.

Plan upcoming work in a clear calendar view, stay on top of schedule changes, and avoid double bookings with automatic conflict detection. It’s a simpler way to manage busy days, keep projects moving, and confidently take on more work as your business grows.

More jobs. Same simplicity.

Start your 14-day free trial—no credit card required: https://bit.ly/4xFxszH

08/25/2026

📲 Every call is an opportunity to make a great first impression.
Whether you're meeting with a client or hard at work on the jobsite, Joist AI Receptionist ensures your customers are greeted promptly and professionally. No missed connections—just a better experience from the very first call.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4zBDSRD

08/24/2026

Are you pricing your electrical jobs to win the work AND protect your profit?

Price too high and you could lose the job. Price too low and unexpected costs can quickly eat into your margins.

Our latest Joist Workshop guide breaks down how to price residential electrical work, from calculating your true labor costs to setting markup and deciding when flat-rate or hourly pricing makes the most sense.

Get the full breakdown and price your next job with more confidence. 👇
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Stop guessing on your electrical bids. Learn how to estimate residential work by factoring in materials, labor, and overhead to maximize profit.

08/22/2026

⚡ Job done. Tools packed up. Now it’s time to get paid.

A clear, accurate invoice can help electricians avoid customer confusion, keep better records, and move payments along faster.

From what to include on an invoice to billing for labor and materials, deposits, change orders, and more, our Electrical Contractor Invoicing Guide breaks down the essentials.

👉 Check out the full guide: https://bit.ly/4hqyEBw

Learn how electricians bill residential and commercial jobs, from labor and materials to deposits and payment terms.

08/20/2026

✅ Focus on the work in front of you—we'll help with the rest.

When you're climbing ladders, meeting deadlines, and serving customers, stopping to answer every call isn't always an option. Joist AI Receptionist is there to answer professionally, capture important details, and keep your business moving while you stay focused on the job.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/45zz1Tl

08/19/2026

Introducing Jobs & Scheduling in Joist

The Joist you know and trust—now even better.

We’re making it easier to manage more of your business in one place. With Jobs & Scheduling, you can organize your jobs, plan your days, keep track of important details, and stay on top of what’s coming next—all alongside the estimates, invoices, and payments you already manage with Joist.

Same Joist. More ways to keep your business moving.

Less time juggling the details. More time getting the job done.

See what’s new and learn more 👇
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08/19/2026

💳 Payment processing fees might seem small—but job after job, they can take a real bite out of your profits.

Do you know what you’re actually paying when a customer pays by card, Tap to Pay, or ACH?

Our latest guide breaks down payment processing fees for contractors, including what’s considered a normal rate, how different payment methods compare, and ways to keep fees from quietly eating into your margins.

Know where your money is going. 👇
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Compare payment processing fees for contractors, including card, ACH, and Tap to Pay rates, so you can protect your margin.

08/14/2026

✨ Say hello to the new Joist website!

We've redesigned our website to make it easier than ever to find the information you need. With a fresh new look, improved navigation, and a responsive experience across all your devices, exploring Joist is now simpler and more seamless.

Whether you're learning about our features, looking for resources, or getting started with Joist, we've made the experience better from start to finish.

Take a look and let us know what you think!
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