Business — Home Improvement
Business — Home Improvement
Home Improvement Success: Luck, Hard Work, or Who You Know?
Even the most brilliant marketing mind could see fewer opportunities due to lack of networking
Home Improvement
Why A Successful Custom Remodeler Started a One-Day Bath Business
On this episode of Rock Stars of Remodeling, Showcase Remodels Owner Sam DeMaio shares why he decided to add a one-day bath business and offers tips on how contractors can accumulate wealth
Home Improvement
3 Tips to Trim the Fat in Your Business
Director of Home Improvement Drew Barto writes that making these difficult decisions could help improve your bottom line
News
New FCC Rules Will Force Home Improvement Industry to Adjust Business Practices
The regulations require more robust consumer consent and will impact contractors and lead aggregators
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Subs in the Mix
You’re using guys you know but they’re not on your payroll. Does that matter to your homeowner customer?
Buy Once, Pay Twice? No! The Purpose of Lien Waivers
Homeowners sometimes get blindsided when it turns out the GC they hired hasn't paid his subs or materials suppliers. The lien waiver in your contract protects homeowners against this.
From Data to Dollars: Why Home Improvement Companies Invest in CRM
Industry-specific CRM software is often the first choice for home improvement companies with ambitious growth plans
More Emphasis on Training Now
As competition for workers intensifies, home improvement companies direct more efforts to training
Under the Table: Are You Ready for an I-9 Audit?
It’s against the law to hire undocumented workers, and that applies to general contractors whose subcontractors employ illegals
What to Consider When Hiring a General Manager
Many home improvement business owners reaching a key growth stage will consider if, when, and how, to engage someone else to run their company
Disqualified by Tattoo? Not So Fast
Home improvement companies share secrets of success for recruiting young sales talent
Essentials for Giving New Hires a Strong Start
The greater the effort made to prepare new hires for their job, the more likely it is that they will succeed
How to Handle a Client's Refusal to Pay
Once burned by a nonpaying client, contractors will find ways to make sure the experience isn't repeated
The Customer: Often Right, Always Righteous
The way a business handles complaints is a litmus test of company culture. How does yours fare?