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		<title>How to use Compass Referral Services as a Contractor?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:15:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are Contractor, you know how tough it is out there finding work.  That&#8217;s where we can help.  We are a new company, so hang with us, but we will work hard to find you work.  We charge nothing up front.  Heck, we will even pay you for sending us a referral if you [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=contractorfinder.wordpress.com&amp;blog=5633570&amp;post=20&amp;subd=contractorfinder&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are Contractor, you know how tough it is out there finding work.  That&#8217;s where we can help.  We are a new company, so hang with us, but we will work hard to find you work.  We charge nothing up front.  Heck, we will even pay you for sending us a referral if you run across a job that you don&#8217;t do.  We are building a network that will help you market your company and services. </p>
<p>We are great for the customer because, more now than ever, there are unqualified frauds out there.  We help them avoid those frauds and get the work to qualified pro&#8217;s, like yourselves.</p>
<p>In order to get in the program (limited space per category) you must be: Licensed, insured, provide 3 references, and be in good standing with the Better business Bureau (any other org. that you may be a member).  You must also meet with us and sign a very simple contract, promising that you will pay us our commission providing you get the job.</p>
<p>Simple.  Send us a line at <a href="mailto:compassreferrals@live.com">compassreferrals@live.com</a> and visit the web site at <a href="http://www.compassreferralservicesmi.web.officelive.com">www.compassreferralservicesmi.web.officelive.com</a></p>
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		<title>Free!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:37:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s hard to beat a service that is absolutely free. This is definitely a good watch dog company. Use it. It makes sence!<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=contractorfinder.wordpress.com&amp;blog=5633570&amp;post=13&amp;subd=contractorfinder&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&#8217;s hard to beat a service that is absolutely free.  This is definitely a good watch dog company.<br />
Use it.  It makes sence!</p>
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		<title>Steps to Finding the right contractor</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:32:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is very important to check your contractors out before giving them potentially thousands of dollars to start. How do you do that? Ask questions! If the contractor is offended-too bad! Here are some steps. 1. Check the license. Make sure the Company Name is correct and the license holder name is correct. 2. Ask [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=contractorfinder.wordpress.com&amp;blog=5633570&amp;post=10&amp;subd=contractorfinder&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It is very important to check your contractors out before giving them potentially thousands of dollars to start.<br />
How do you do that? Ask questions! If the contractor is offended-too bad!<br />
Here are some steps.<br />
1. Check the license. Make sure the Company Name is correct and the license holder name is correct.<br />
2. Ask to see the insurance binder. Check the date/agent name and his/her phone #. Don&#8217;t be afraid to call the agent to make sure the policy is current.<br />
3. Check at least 3 references. If they can&#8217;t provide them, don&#8217;t hire them.<br />
4. Ask if they are a member of any orginization, such as the HBA or Chamber of Commerse. Don&#8217;t worry if they aren&#8217;t, but if they are, check to make sure they are in good standing.<br />
5. Never pay the entire amount up front, unless it is a particularily small small job.<br />
6. Go with your insticts. If you don&#8217;t have a good warm and fuzzy, don&#8217;t hire them.</p>
<p>These are time consuming things to do, which is why most people don&#8217;t do it. That is also why many people get ripped off by illigitamate &#8220;carpenters&#8221; and service companies.<br />
Don&#8217;t be a victom. Check out this web site:<br />
www.compassreferralservicesmi.web.officelive.com</p>
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		<title>Hello West Michigan</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:39:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Finding that great Home Improvement contractor or service provider is a pain in the neck.  But, it is essential in today&#8217;s economy to get your monies worth! So what is it you need to do in order to make sure you find the right Pro to get the job done right? Check out this info and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=contractorfinder.wordpress.com&amp;blog=5633570&amp;post=1&amp;subd=contractorfinder&amp;ref=&amp;feed=1" width="1" height="1" />]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Finding that great Home Improvement contractor or service provider is a pain in the neck.  But, it is essential in today&#8217;s economy to get your monies worth!</p>
<p>So what is it you need to do in order to make sure you find the right Pro to get the job done right?</p>
<p>Check out this info and find out.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.compassreferralservicesmi.web.officelive.com">www.compassreferralservicesmi.web.officelive.com</a></p>
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