Related Stories
Ways to Define Growth for Your Business
You can grow your business in a variety of ways, but you need to define it both for yourself and for your company.
Costly Business Mistakes to Avoid
Mark Richardson's list of the 10 most-common mistakes made in remodeling businesses. Avoid them, and your odds for success go way up.
How to Measure Business Maturity
Many businesses suffer growing pains because they grow by accident. But businesses are like children—they need nurturing and guidance to become healthy and successful
Client Interaction: The Personal Touch
You now have the ability to communicate the entire project electronically. While this is highly efficient, don’t assume that it’s always the most effective way.
Understanding the Owner’s Role in a Growing Remodeling Company
How well you anticipate growth and the changes it brings will determine your success at the next level
Three Models for Design-Build
Mark Richardson explores three basic models for design-build companies and offers tips for their success
Controlling the Sale in Today's Market
The remodeling sales environment is changing. To succeed in sales in this new landscape, you need to become more masterful at controlling the sale
Mark Richardson: Landing the Planes
We're seeing the leads coming in but sales are lagging. Today, the better remodeling firms need to make “landing the planes” a top priority.
Mark Richardson Asks: What's Your Motivation?
While there are standards in business in terms of conduct and practice, the leader’s motivation varies dramatically.