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A construction lawyer outlines three options for settling a dispute over a non-paying client.
If you have an addition coming up and you're in Houston, take note
The remodeling market is strong, but are you ready to take advantage of it? Take this simple fitness test to see if you’re properly positioned for growth.
Rather than searching for a one-size-fits-all pay plan, use big-picture tactics to keep teams motivated
Many things make the difference, including curbing the urge to talk
Let go of hiring the perfect candidate. Instead, hire potential and train to perfection.
A new book by an industry author helps contractors with time management

Even today, many smaller companies don’t take advantage of software solutions. A study from Fit Small Business revealed that no single type of software category had a full 50 percent usage rate. The highest ranked—accounting-based programs—was at 49.8 percent. The most common reason given for not purchasing the software was cost, yet the efficiency gained by using the right tools will pay back the initial investment many times over.
Consider these questions before purchasing digital solutions for your company
That old saw that goes "If it seems too good to be true..." applies to home improvement marketing and sales
Instead of resisting client requests for a cost breakdown, Michael Anschel lays all his cards on the table. It sounds like a nightmare but it works like a dream.
How one engineer found an empty niche and not only filled it, but grew it
Replace thousands of sticky notes with a single tool
You can argue about whether or not it’s ethical, but employee poaching is going to happen. So what can you do about it?
A program designed to streamline workflows for businesses big and small
There is no faster, more effective way to develop empathy with your clients’ experience than to become a remodeling client yourself
Successfully managing people involves acquiring a cluster of skills. These can be learned.
There’s an aspect of workplace culture that I don’t hear discussed.
Use these tips to test whether an applicant has the skills and dedication for the job
Tradeoffs are a fact of life for remodeling Clients. To make good decisions, they need information...all of it.
Data from around the industry indicates a gangbusters year for home improvement