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Business Coach Cited in Suit Against Contractor
A New England contractor faces a civil suit alleging his company’s growth was tied to a business coach with a model that “encourages fraud.”
Sales — Home Improvement
How to Stop Selling and Start Closing Sales
One of the biggest mistakes a salesperson can make is viewing the sales process as a one-sided transaction
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
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Homeowner Trends When Selecting Manufactured Stone
On this episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, ProVia Product Manager of Stone & Roofing Chance Shalosky joins host Drew Barto to reveal design and color trends that contractors should consider when selling manufactured stone in 2024
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How Long Will These Windows Last?
With more and more manufacturers promising windows that last a lifetime, window replacement contractors are often choosing to follow suit
Business Changes Under the Trump Administration
The effect of announced plans to change or eliminate the Affordable Care Act, scale back taxes, and rein in OSHA enforcement will likely not be seen right away
When in Over Your Head, Pause ... and Consider
Determining what kind of help you need, and when, can not only see your business through a crisis, it can help provide a basis for stable growth
Contractors Hope for Action on Labor, RRP
A contentious election year produces an unexpected result. Here’s what some contractors would like to see happen next.
Should You Rehire Former Employees?
Until recently, employees who left a company were considered disloyal and were often prohibited from being rehired. But today re-hires happen often enough to have a name—Boomerang employees.
What to Do With a Client's Bounced Check
You finished that replacement job two weeks ago and collected the final check. Today a letter from the bank arrives: you've got a bounced check.
Lack of Permit Could Come Back to Haunt
Homeowners are often in the dark about what permits are required for the work they want done and who's responsible for obtaining them. Short answer: you are
Business Identity Crisis
Does your company’s name align with what you actually do, and represent, in your market?
Loving and Hating Home Shows
Even contractors who dislike them concede that success is all in the effort