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Built For Home Service Contractors

Know your numbers.
Grow with confidence.

TrendWorks gives home service contractors the financial guidance and decision support they couldn't afford — given in plain language, by a real partner who knows your numbers and what to do with them

TrendWorks
Week 16 · Apr 7, 2026
Weekly Brief
Decision Made
Hired a third technician with confidence
Confirmed cash flow of 4+ months runway before the hire
This Week's Action
Raise after-hours flat-rate price by $95
After-hours jobs are running at 9% margin vs. 34% on standard jobs — recovering ~$2,200/week
Decision Made
Added a fourth truck — timing confirmed
Revenue per truck averaging $6,200/week — breakeven after month 2 and consider paying off after month 5
The Reality

More profit.
Less guessing.

Your CPA is focused on compliance, not growth

Tax prep is backward-looking by design. Your CPA is doing their job — but that job isn't helping you decide whether to hire, expand, or adjust pricing. Most contractors have an accountant or bookkeeper to know their total revenue, but usually are making major decisions without the crucial financial metrics to support them.

Big decisions don't come with easy answers

Can I hire another tech? Add a truck? Take on a large commercial contract? These are high-stakes calls that deserve real financial analysis — not a bank balance check and a gut feeling. Most contractors make them without the right information simply because they have no one to call.

The numbers exist — but no one's connecting the dots

Your accounting software has the data. Your field software has more. AI can give you generic insights. But making sense of it — by job type, by location, by customer type — takes time and expertise most operators don't have and shouldn't need to develop themselves.

You built a business, not a finance department

You're managing crews, winning jobs, keeping customers happy, and planning for growth. Deep financial analysis was never supposed to be your job — and until now, an affordable way to get it done simply didn't exist.

20–30%
of additional profit that becomes visible to contractors once they have consistent financial clarity — not from working harder, but from making better-informed decisions on pricing, hiring, and job mix.
/yr
Most contractors receive meaningful financial guidance once a year — at tax time. It's not that they're ignoring their finances. It's that an affordable, ongoing alternative hasn't existed. Until now.

TrendWorks was built specifically for this gap — for contractors who are serious about growth, who know the financial side matters, and who have never had access to the right kind of help at the right price.

The Opportunity

What financial clarity
unlocks for contractors

Most contractors are running a better business than their finances reflect. These are the patterns that consistently emerge when someone finally has the time and tools to look at the numbers clearly — and what becomes possible when they do.

$1M+

Lost in exit value from weak margins

Home service businesses sell at 4–7× EBITDA. A contractor improving net margin from 8% to 15% on $3M revenue doesn't just earn $210K more per year — they add $1M–$1.5M to their eventual sale price. Most never realize this until they're at the table.

Industry benchmark: IBBA transaction data, home services M&A
82%

Of business failures trace back to cash flow

Strong revenue doesn't prevent failure — poor cash timing does. In home services, seasonal dips, slow collections, and payroll cycles make cash flow problems predictable weeks in advance. Without a forward-looking view, you're always reacting too late.

U.S. Bank study on small business failure causes
5-15%

Margin gap between top and average operators

Top performinghome service companies consistently hit 18–22% net margins. The average sits at 8–12%. That gap is due to visibility. Top performers make pricing and hiring decisions using financial data. Most don't.

ServiceTitan Home Services Benchmark Report

Revenue keeps climbing.
But the take-home isn't moving.

This can be very common for contractors — and it's not a sign something is broken. It's a sign the business has grown faster than the financial visibility around it. Every new truck, technician, and location adds complexity that's hard to track without the right systems. That's not a personal failure — it's just what growth looks like without a financial layer keeping pace.

61%
of small business owners expect their profit margins to remain flat or decline — even as most expect revenue to grow. The problem isn't the work. It's knowing which work actually pays.
Thryv Small Business Index, 2024
What You Receive

Financial clarity given
to grow your business.

TrendWorks gives you clear financial guidance every week — a real advisor who knows your numbers, tells you what they mean, and tells you what to do — at a fraction of what it would cost to hire a fractional CFO or full-time employee.

Monthly Strategy Review

A monthly strategy session with your numbers already reviewed and your biggest opportunities identified — so the conversation is about decisions, not data.

  • Where the month landed vs. where it should have
  • What's driving labor cost — and what to do about it
  • The 2–3 strategic priorities for the next 30 days
Quarterly Strategy Review

A deep look at where the business is headed — with clear guidance on what to prioritize, what to fix, and what your numbers say about where you stand long-term.

  • Honest assessment of what's working and what isn't
  • Concrete guidance on hiring, pricing, and expansion timing
  • Where you stand on valuation — and what moves the number
On-Call Decision Support

Big decisions don't wait for the monthly call. When something comes up — a hire, a truck, a contract, a pricing question — reach out and get a real answer within one business day.

  • "Can I afford to hire another technician right now?"
  • "What does adding a fourth truck do to my cash position?"
  • Response within one business day — not a ticket queue, not a chatbot
Live Client Dashboard

Your numbers, always current. A live view into the metrics that matter — updated weekly so you always know where the business stands between briefings.

  • Revenue, margin, cash, and job-level profitability at a glance
  • 13-week cash outlook with flagged upcoming pressure points
  • Full briefing history — every weekly and monthly guidance doc in one place
Bid Support

Built into your client dashboard. Enter a job and instantly see whether you can afford to take it — and what it does to your margin, cash, and labor — before you ever sign.

  • Know if you have the cash and capacity to take the job on
  • See the margin impact before you commit
  • Walk into every bid knowing exactly where you stand

If you want to grow — or eventually sell — financial clarity isn't optional. Buyers and lenders want clean books, clear margin history, and a business that understands its own numbers. TrendWorks builds that foundation now, so that when the time comes, you're in the strongest possible position.

Who It's For

Built for owners like you,
not accountants

Home service contractor looking for real financial clarity, not more software

You have a bookkeeper and a CPA but no one helping you act on the numbers

Running multiple locations or job types and need to know which ones actually perform

Making hiring, pricing, and expansion decisions without a financial advisor in your corner

You use accounting and field service software, but nobody is turning that data into guidance

You want answers and a clear direction — not more data to figure out yourself

A finance professional
for a fraction of the cost.

TrendWorks was built to deliver financial clarity and guidance for your business, every week — handling the analysis, what it means, and what to do — without the cost of a full-time hire.

Traditional fractional CFOs are priced for companies that already have their finances under control. Accounting software gives you data — but no one to interpret it or act on it with you.

TrendWorks is the layer in between: a real advisor who knows your numbers every week, tells you what they mean, and is available when decisions need to get made — delivered in plain language, not accounting jargon.

Who we serve
Home Services
Skilled Trades
Residential & Commercial
Getting Started

From zero to clarity
in four simple steps

No long onboarding. No tech headaches. We handle the setup — you focus on the business.

1
Step One

Free Assessment

A no-obligation 30-minute session where we discuss your business - then show what's possible with TrendWorks by delivering the free inital assessment - at no cost.

No pitch. No pressure. Real numbers, real insight Delivered regardless of next steps
2
Step Two

Financial Baseline

We conduct a full review of your books — reviewing your true costs, identifying your top profit opportunities, and benchmarking against industry standards.

Books reviewed and organized Job-type profitability mapped Industry benchmarks applied
3
Step Three

Setup & Integration

We connect to your financial software, build your reporting infrastructure, and get everything live — typically within 7–10 days of kickoff with no heavy lifting on your end.

Financial software connected Guidance cadence established First weekly briefing delivered
4
Step Four

Ongoing Advisory

Every week, your report delivered. Every month, we talk strategy. Every quarter, you see growth. If you aren't happy with your results, cancel at any time.

Weekly briefing with clear action items Monthly strategy calls On-call decision support
Your Privacy & Security

We know you're trusting us
with sensitive information.

Your revenue, your margins, your payroll — this is private. Here's exactly how we protect it.

Read-Only Access Only
We view your financial data — we never edit it. We cannot move money, delete transactions, or make any changes to your accounts.
Never Shared With Anyone
Your numbers are never shared with other clients, vendors, or any third party. Your information stays yours — full stop.
You Control Access
Revoke our QuickBooks access at any time — instantly, without our involvement. You're never locked in.

Confidentiality is in writing
before we begin.

Our service agreement spells out exactly what we access, what we do with it, and our obligations to you — before we ever touch your numbers. No ambiguity, no assumptions.

You decide how your data reaches us.

Not comfortable with direct account access? We work from exported reports, bank statements, or spreadsheets you share directly — whatever you're comfortable with.

Pricing

Simple pricing.
No billable hours. No surprises.

Two options. Flat monthly rate. Everything included — no add-ons, no hourly charges, no surprises. Start with the free assessment and we'll talk through which is the right fit.

Limited Time Promotion
Introductory
Try It First
2-month minimum · Limited availability
$500
per month · flat rate · no billable hours
  • Includes everything in Full Service
  • Limited ad-hoc analysis
  • 3-business day response time

This introductory rate is available for a limited time as TrendWorks launches. Spots are limited.

Full Service Plan
Complete
Everything Included
3-month minimum · then month-to-month
$1,500
per month · flat rate · no billable hours
  • Weekly financial briefing with clear action items
  • Access to live client portal
  • Pricing, cost, and margin deep dive
  • Monthly strategy call with your numbers pre-reviewed
  • On-call decision support — same business day response
  • Bid support — know if you can afford the job before you sign
  • 13-week cash and revenue outlook
  • Quarterly strategy review and business outlook
Not sure which is right for you? The free assessment will make it clear · No commitment required.
Our Mission

Financial clarity
shouldn't be a luxury

Every contractor deserves to run their business with the financial guidance that larger companies take for granted. We're making that possible — affordably and consistently.

Guidance first — the briefings are just how we deliver it

We don't send you reports and leave you to figure out what they mean. We review your numbers, identify what matters, and tell you exactly what to do — the weekly briefing is how that guidance reaches you, not the product itself.

Proactive beats reactive — always

The best financial guidance shows up before a decision is urgent. We stay current on your numbers so that when a call needs to be made, you already have the answer.

Built for home service, not the boardroom

We serve home service contractors exclusively. That means every framework, benchmark, and recommendation is built around how your business actually works.

Why TrendWorks exists
You shouldn't have to become a financial expert
to build a great business.

You built your company by being exceptional at your trade — not by studying accounting. Managing crews, winning jobs, keeping customers happy, and planning for growth is already a full-time job. The financial side matters deeply, but it was never supposed to fall entirely on you.

Until recently, the options were limited: a full-time controller or CFO at $100K–$250K a year, or a traditional fractional CFO at $4,000–$8,000 a month. Neither was built for a growing contractor. For a long time, an affordable middle ground simply didn't exist.

TrendWorks is that bridge. Whether your goal is to grow confidently, improve your margins, or build toward a future sale — the financial foundation has to come first. We help you build it, starting now, at a price that makes sense for where you are today.

"The tools exist to give every growing contractor the financial guidance a Fortune 500 company has. Most just don't know it yet. That's what we're here to change."

Free Assessment

Find out what your
business is actually worth

In a free 30-minute session, we'll review your financials, identify your top margin opportunities, and show you what a more profitable version of your business looks like — with no obligation to move forward.

True profitability by job type
Top 3 margin improvement opportunities
A clear picture of what's possible
Request Your Free Assessment
No obligation. No pitch deck. Just your numbers.
Common Questions

Straight answers
to the questions we hear most

Your bookkeeper keeps your records accurate. Your CPA handles compliance and taxes. Neither is positioned to tell you whether you can afford to hire, which job types are dragging your margins, or what a specific decision will do to your cash flow next quarter. TrendWorks fills that middle layer — the ongoing strategic analysis and guidance that helps you actually run the business better. We work alongside your existing team, not instead of them.

Those tools are useful for owners who want to run their own financial workflows. TrendWorks is for owners who want it handled — a real person reviewing your numbers every week, telling you what to do, and available when a real decision needs to get made. Different use cases entirely.

Every week you receive a concise written briefing — not just your numbers, but what they mean and exactly what to do about them. A real advisor reviewed your books, identified what matters most, and wrote it in plain language. You also get access to a live dashboard so you can check in on key metrics between briefings. The two work together: the dashboard gives you the ongoing picture, the weekly briefing gives you the guidance and next steps. Most clients read it in under five minutes and come away knowing exactly where they stand and what to focus on.

During setup, we work with you to pull your financial data from whatever you use — QuickBooks and other common accounting platforms. We handle the data collection and organization on our end. Most clients share access or export files once during onboarding, and we take it from there. The goal is that your ongoing time commitment stays minimal — we'll always tell you exactly what we need and when.

Very little. The initial setup takes one working session on your end — typically 60–90 minutes — to walk through your business, connect accounts, and align on priorities. After that, your ongoing time commitment is reading the weekly briefing (5 minutes), joining the monthly strategy call (30–45 minutes), and reaching out when you have a decision to work through. Everything else, we handle.

Then financial clarity isn't optional — it's the foundation. Buyers and lenders want to see clean books, clear margin history, and a business that understands its own numbers. The contractors who get the best outcomes at sale are the ones who have been tracking and improving their financials for years beforehand, not months. TrendWorks helps you build that foundation now, so that when the time comes — whether that's in 2 years or 10 — you're in the strongest possible position.

No. The Starter plan requires a 2-month minimum so there's enough time to set up and deliver real value. The full service plan has a 3-month minimum, then goes month-to-month. There are no annual contracts, no cancellation fees, and no surprise charges. The flat monthly rate covers everything.

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