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  • Small Product Category May Save Big Bucks

    Heat pump water heaters are a fraction of the market, but are highly efficient system add-ons.

     
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    Dollars Don't Lie

    In this unpredictable economy, realign your thinking toward gross profit dollars instead of gross profit margin.

     
  • Take Action Early to Survive the Downturn

    Be prepared to make tough decisions to survive challenging economic conditions.

     
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    Learning From New-Home Builders

    Spending time with a new-home builder changes a remodeler’s perspective on his marketing budget.

     
  • Life Lines

    A Detroit remodeler is weathering the economic storm by focusing on smaller jobs, renegotiating rent and insurance contracts, and tracking real estate values.

     
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    Red Flags Ignored...?

    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?

     
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    Marketing Strategies No Longer Working...?

    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?

     
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    Cut Profit Margins...?

    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?

     
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    Cut Staff...?

    Ten remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. An introduction of the article and the participating remodelers.

     
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    If You Could Start Over...?

    Ten remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. The final question: If you could rebuild your remodeling company from the ground up, what would it look like?