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The prequalifying questionnaire also provides an opportunity to preview homeowners’ communication style
Taking on the wrong remodeling job can hurt your profits and company morale. But how do you know when a project isn’t a good fit?
We surveyed nearly 1,000 remodeling firms across nine of the country's most active remodeling markets, to finally answer the question: what is competitive pay? Carpenters and lead carpenters with job-related education in Boston make about 15.5% and 12.5% more than their counterparts.
A detailed look at how much production teams are paid in different markets around the country
We surveyed hundreds of design-build firms across nine of the country's most active remodeling markets, to finally answer the question: what is competitive pay? In Atlanta, average pay across the four positions surveyed for is more than 16% less than in the other eight markets.
A written daily log of the who, what, and when of job progress is a good business-survival tool. Audio recordings are even better ... when they’re legal.
It's great to have lots of jobs in the pipeline, but only if you manage your future revenue stream properly
Discounts and price drops still dazzle some homeowners, but not like they once did
What do you want your company to accomplish? Who do you want to be?
Video is becoming a must-have part of your marketing plan, and this is intended to help you use it better
Sebring Design Build and Advantage Remodel set pricing expectations early on and avoid needless phone time
Each of Harrell’s designers has a revenue target, but the emphasis is on meeting clients’ needs rather than upselling. Image courtesy alfexe / stock.adobe.com
One nationally renowned remodeling company doesn’t pay commissions to its sales team. Here’s why that works so well.
In 2016, Windows for a Cause raised $15,000 to provide a custom, stand-up wheelchair for disabled military veteran John Green. In 2017, the event raised $20,000 to send 4-year-old Delilah Presley and her family to Disney World for a week. This year's saw another increase in raised funds.
How one home improvement company used old windows and sense of community to become a world record holder
The most effective job posts are 3,000–5,000 characters, and include enough detail for respondents to get a strong sense of the job and company culture. Image courtesy georgejmclittle / stock.adobe.com
How to write job postings for a remodeling company that will attract the right candidates
Estimating man-hours can be tricky on the tough or unique roofing jobs most companies will walk away from.
When more work becomes too much work, it often leads to less profit, not more
Using subcontracted labor can reduce your costs and enable your company to take on more jobs, but it comes with risks as well.
Some of the best companies across the country install most with subcontractor crews. Here’s why.
Goodbye Google AdWords, hello Google Ads
Use these guidelines to protect your profits
Recognizing potential leaders within your organization is key to its future growth.
Surgeons, attorneys, and other professionals aren't expected to open their books for you, so why should contractors be any different?
Are you tempted to reveal your costs to homeowners? Think again.