Economist Christopher Thornberg, who foresaw the single-family housing meltdown, advises developers to take a deep breath and ignore trends.
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Remodeler Bob Fleming is taking several steps to adjust to the downturn, including laying off staff, restructuring for smaller projects, producing a brochure to promote small projects, and attending home shows.
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Stimulus money will be used to reduce small-business lending fees and guarantee SBA loans. Take our poll on SBA loans.
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In this tough economy, WeatherTite Windows, a home improvement company in Ohio, takes steps to identify possible cost savings.
Ten remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. This question: what were your biggest mistakes over the past three to four years?
Ten remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. This question: What Do You Vow to Do Less of in 2009 and Beyond, and Why?
Ten remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. This question: What red flags will you never ignore again?
Ten remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. This question: What marketing strategies no longer work for you?
Ten remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. This question: What marketing strategies are working for you?
Ten remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. This question: How much will you cut your profit margins to get a job?