Guest Commentary

  • You Can't Fool the Budget

    Discounting during a recession may just speed your company's demise.

     
  • Cultivating Culture

    Do you know what company culture is and how to create one in your business?

     
  • Eating Humble Pie

    In fiscal year 2007 I saw a declining remodeling market and decided to combat this with increased marketing. My average job size had shrunk, but my revenue soared, and I broke the $4 million mark. Did I mention that I had less profit than the year before at $3.5 million?

     
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    Work With a Remodeling Coach For Best Communcation

    A remodeling coach can take the mystery out of remodeling by bridging the communication gap between homeowner and contractor.

     
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    Surviving the Economic Downturn

    Four steps to broadening your business niche and staying afloat in a down market.

     
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    Advising Remodeling Clients

    Help clients see their remodeling project as an important long-term investment

     
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    Grow Your Remodeling Business Even in a Downturn

    Take a good, hard look at your company. To prosper and grow — even in a slow economy — your company may need a full makeover.

     
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    The Value of Professional Photography

    Is it necessary to hire a photographer to document your remodeling projects? The short answer: No. The smart response: Often. The best answer: Yes, when the project is unique.

     
  • When is it OK to walk away from a potential remodeling job

    It can be the toughest choice to make in an overcast remodeling climate: when to say no to a project. Like many of our peers, we have seen a slight dip in sales due to the stagnant housing market, fluctuating interest rates, and a general “tightening of financial belts” by our clients. The...

     
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    What to Look For in an Office Manager

    Are you at the stage where hiring an office manager is critical? Are you approaching that abyss of information control and feel like you're on the edge of total chaos? Relax. Help is on the way.