Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Josh Sparks: To Infinity (Exteriors) and Beyond
A roofer-turned-CEO who’s succeeding in his mission of up-leveling the industry
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The Top Customer Expectations Contractors Must Meet in 2024
Hint: There are two vital things customers today expect that they didn't always think about
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Business Coach Cited in Attorney General Lawsuit Against Contractor
A New England contractor faces a civil suit alleging his company’s growth was tied to a business coach with a model that “encourages fraud"
Sales — Home Improvement
How to Stop Selling and Start Closing Sales
One of the biggest mistakes a salesperson can make is viewing the sales process as a one-sided transaction
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One Click Contractor—Step by Step
The goal of this software: collect all of the separate functions essential to home improvement sales in one application
Are You Going to Buy This or What?
You might not think your sales methodology is “hard sell,” but consumers may see it that way
How Long Will These Windows Last?
With more and more manufacturers promising windows that last a lifetime, window replacement contractors are often choosing to follow suit
Business Changes Under the Trump Administration
The effect of announced plans to change or eliminate the Affordable Care Act, scale back taxes, and rein in OSHA enforcement will likely not be seen right away
When in Over Your Head, Pause ... and Consider
Determining what kind of help you need, and when, can not only see your business through a crisis, it can help provide a basis for stable growth
Contractors Hope for Action on Labor, RRP
A contentious election year produces an unexpected result. Here’s what some contractors would like to see happen next.
Should You Rehire Former Employees?
Until recently, employees who left a company were considered disloyal and were often prohibited from being rehired. But today re-hires happen often enough to have a name—Boomerang employees.
What to Do With a Client's Bounced Check
You finished that replacement job two weeks ago and collected the final check. Today a letter from the bank arrives: you've got a bounced check.
Lack of Permit Could Come Back to Haunt
Homeowners are often in the dark about what permits are required for the work they want done and who's responsible for obtaining them. Short answer: you are