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Making new hires feel welcome sets the tone for a long and productive tenure. On their first day at work, new employees get flowers and a card.
Use these guidelines to set the stage for successful hires
Carrying the right equipment can save you a lot of time and money. Here’s a list of what’s in my truck.
Window veterans reflect on the industry's long-term changes
Google updated its rules this spring to prohibit review gating, the practice of screening negative reviews to manipulate company ratings
Half of his team quit over a single two-week period. The loss was devastating.
Remodelers are letting tens of thousands of dollars pass them by
Room remodels (such as kitchens) will remain popular, while larger additions will continue to decline, so adjust accordingly.
Understanding these changes in the market will help you position your business
From Florim's Cedit collection, these tiles represent a growing trend 3D design
The annual Bologna-based trade show is the perfect place for American remodelers to learn what it is to work with Italian Ceramic Tiles.
Many remodelers use outdated and ineffective methods of forecasting business. Knowing which numbers to track is a crucial part of managing your company.
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Remodeling business owners reveal how they keep their production teams from being poached by other companies
"The customization aspect is actually my favorite part of the app."
As a master carpenter and second-generation custom builder and remodeler, Ben Bogie (pictured here) knows that what matters as much as the quality of your handiwork is the customer service you provide.
How to turn the industry's negative reputation into your company's bottom-line results
I was focused on my job, relying on remodeling pros to be focused on theirs. Maybe I got too much of a good thing.
Seasonality, cycle time, weather, and other variables make cash flow management a challenge for home improvement contractors
800,000 homeowners have a new incentive to spend on home improvement
Every time I go to a trade show I hope it’s different. It is, but it’s also the same.
Even in cases where a product has been around, the marketing has changed.
Say "hello" to the first non-human drywaller