--- title: Estimate Rocket Blog (14) description: (14) --- ### [Estimate Rocket’s 2017 Gift Guide](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/estimate-rockets-2017-gift-guide/) Gift-giving can be tough, but we’ve pulled together a list that should make it easier. View Estimate Rocket’s 2017 Gift Guide. Estimate Rocket Team ### [Building a Business: The Grout Doctor of Oakland](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/building-a-business-the-grout-doctor-of-oakland/) We sat down with Carles Pellicci IV to discuss how he started and grew his business, The Grout Doctor of Oakland; advice to new business owners; and... Estimate Rocket Team ### [4 tips to make upselling easier](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/4-tips-to-make-upselling-easier/) Upselling is a great tool to make your business more profitable. It can even leave you with happier customers, but only if you know how to do it... Estimate Rocket Team ### [Building a Business: DBK Painting](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/building-a-business-dbk-painting/) Mike Kremsreiter of DBK Painting shared his thoughts on the importance of work-life balance and embracing change to really grow a business. Estimate Rocket Team ### [Paper or Plastic? Accepting credit cards in your contracting business](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/paper-or-plastic-accepting-credit-cards-in-your-contracting-business/) By accepting credit and debit cards, you’re making it as easy as possible for your customer to take the action you want them to take: paying you! Estimate Rocket Team ### [Selling doesn't have to be a bad word](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/selling-doesnt-have-to-be-a-bad-word/) Sales don't have to be high-pressure. A sale can and should be educational, build a relationship, and be worthwhile for both you and your customer. Estimate Rocket Team ### [Building a Business: Chesapeake Concrete Raising](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/building-a-business-chesapeake-concrete-raising/) Pam Stephens of Chesapeake Concrete Raising sat down with us to share how she and her husband built up their business to where they are today. Estimate Rocket Team ### [Head in the Cloud](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/head-in-the-cloud/) What are the advantages of cloud computing vs. storing all your information locally? Here’s how the cloud can benefit your business. Estimate Rocket Team ### [Green products your customers want](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/green-products-your-customers-want/) You can be both environmentally friendly and profitable. Here are some sustainable products and services you can offer your customers. Estimate Rocket Team ### [Great coaches help build great teams and businesses](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/great-coaches-help-build-great-teams-and-businesses/) We spoke with Estimate Rocket customers about their experiences working with business coaches and business consultants. Here are some key takeaways. Estimate Rocket Team ### [Automate your business with a Zap!](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/automate-your-business-with-a-zap/) Learn how you can connect your apps using Zapier to automate tasks like customer booking, maintaining schedules, accounting, and more. Estimate Rocket Team ### [Turning Strangers into Loyal Customers](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/turning-strangers-into-loyal-customers/) The key to getting in front of people looking for the services you provide? Communication. Here are some tips on how to get new customers and keep... Estimate Rocket Team [1](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/page/1) ... [ 13 ](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/page/13) [ 14 ](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/page/14) [ 15 ](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/page/15) ... [ 16 ](https://www.estimaterocket.com/whats_new/page/16) ### Get notified on whats new at Estimate Rocket. Be the first to know about new Articles, PodCasts, Events and Product news. ---