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Business
A compilation of business news, trends, and surveys on customer satisfaction, financials, human resources, marketing, and sales.
Forty Under 40 Remodeling Trendsetters
The new ideas embraced by our Forty Under 40 winners are examples of forward-thinking leadership in remodeling
Business
How to Create a World-Class Remodeling Team
Great remodeling companies position themselves for the future with the right players
Thought Leadership
How to Increase Your Odds of Closing Remodeling Sales
Use these tips to hone your sales process and grow close ratio
Management
Everyone Should Have a Number: KPIs for Your Design Build Team
Measuring key performance indicators guides your team to success while creating accountability and ownership
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Can Survey Plans Be Copyrighted?
Are surveyor’s drawings entitled to the same protections as an architect’s blueprints? That depends.
Brian Elias Discusses the Strategy for Selling His Business
A look at the strategies that went into the sale of 1-800-Hansons
Writing Specs Right
Project specification documents have a big impact on a remodeler’s profit. Follow these guidelines to make sure they’re detailed, clear, and accurate.
Remodeling Pros Share Lessons Learned
Social media, a tight job market, and advancing technology give remodelers cause to rethink their companies’ adaptability
Sexism and Remodeling
Until we rehabilitate our industry’s sexist reputation, it will be hard to attract women to our vocation
Design/Build Process in a Simple Diagram
Meadowlark Design + Build uses this clear graphic to bring homeowners up to speed on what's involved in a remodeling project
The Number You Have Dialed Is No Longer in Service
Homeowners are often shocked to discover that the roofing company that installed their new roof or repaired their old one is out of business
11 Handy Apps for Remodelers to Boost Efficiency
From tracking time to organizing jobs to finding inspiration, these apps belong in your digital toolbox
Read the Signs to Flag Problem Clients Early
How to spot the telltale signs that a client is going to cause trouble