Business — Home Improvement
Business — Home Improvement
Josh Sparks: To Infinity (Exteriors) and Beyond
A roofer-turned-CEO who’s succeeding in his mission of up-leveling the industry
Home Improvement
Home Improvement Success: Luck, Hard Work, or Who You Know?
Even the most brilliant marketing mind could see fewer opportunities due to lack of networking
Home Improvement
Why A Successful Custom Remodeler Started a One-Day Bath Business
On this episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, Showcase Remodels Owner Sam DeMaio shares why he decided to add a one-day bath business and offers tips on how contractors can accumulate wealth
Home Improvement
3 Tips to Trim the Fat in Your Business
Director of Home Improvement Drew Barto writes that making these difficult decisions could help improve your bottom line
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The Customer: Often Right, Always Righteous
The way a business handles complaints is a litmus test of company culture. How does yours fare?
After the Fall: How to Deal With Jobsite Accidents
You just got a phone call. What you hoped would never happen has happened. Now what do you do?
Now Is Solar's Time to Shine
Solar can be a lucrative business for those adept at navigating the politics involved
Future Shock: Remodelers, Meet Your Millennial Clients
Remodelers need to get to know the attitudes and ideas of a new generation of homeowners
Training: Make Every Dollar Count
Spending time and money to train employees may seem like an ancillary expense—until you have to pay the cost of replacing those employees
Money in the Bank—or Elsewhere
Having cash reserves can offset unpredictable business setbacks or fund future growth
Don’t Let Departure Be a Disaster
A key employee unexpectedly leaving can be a stress bomb if you don’t see it coming and you don’t have a plan to deal with it
In Breach of Contract
Under most circumstances, it’s difficult for a homeowner to cancel a valid home improvement construction contract once materials have been ordered and the job’s been scheduled
Zero Tolerance for Substance Abusers? Not Always
Studies show that substance abuse is higher in construction than in almost any other industry. That's one more reason why every company should have a policy.
'Tis the Season for Home Improvement
Holidays present some unique opportunities for marketing, managing, selling, or just giving back