PR October 2003

While reacting to the surrounding business landscape apparently has worked, lacking a business plan might have contributed to the Gardner/Fox's decision in 1999 to take on a high-priced, low-margin project that caused more trouble than it was worth.

Two new hardcover books from The Taunton Press provide remodelers with extensive design ideas.

In my mind, October is the perfect time to settle into the books, nose to the grindstone, and get down to serious work. That goes for remodelers, too.

New information from Professional Remodeler's 2003 survey provides a remodeling industry report card.

Business results from Professional Remodeler's 2003 remodeling industry survey

Financial results from Professional Remodeler's 2003 remodeling industry survey

Sales results from Professional Remodeler's 2003 remodeling industry survey

Production results from Professional Remodeler's 2003 remodeling industry survey

Bonded Builders Home Warranty Association recently bolstered its remodeling warranty program to help professional remodelers stand out in a crowded industry that takes collective hits when a few operations do bad work.

Human Resources / Customer Service results from Professional Remodeler's 2003 remodeling industry survey