In recent years, many remodelers have taken up the subcontractor mantle -- for trades in particular. But many feel just as strongly that having employees is the model to follow. There is, of course, no right or wrong way to run your business -- just considerations of the strengths and challenges of...
Between liability insurance, workers' compensation, and backed-up hard drives, your business is well protected. But do you also take steps to protect your clients' investments, particularly while crews are on site? Taking just a few extra minutes to cover a bathtub or lay carpet film goes a long...
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In the second installment of our three-part series on benefits, REMODELING examines the challenges involved in managing benefits, as well as the pros and cons of the most common approaches.
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Keeping up with subcontractors' insurance records can be a burden for a small remodeling company.
A good pay and benefit package helps remodelers attract and keep good employees. How does your company measure up?
An earthmover tips into a foundation hole … your super backs a truck into a homeowner's car … a subcontractor gouges a glass cooktop while installing a fan. Accidents happen, and when they do a strong case made by photographs will bolster your insurance claim.
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Unraveling embezzlement can be as complicated as an episode of Law & Order. Remodeler Joe Christ says the trade background of most remodelers leaves them at a disadvantage.
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Some of the Big50 answer the question: How do you handle clients who do not pay invoices?
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Consult with your insurance broker for additional information on these and other common types of commercial insurance. More detailed explanations are also available at www.insurancebuzzer .com operated by Scott Simmonds of Insurance Consultants of Maine.
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Remodelers are facing one of the most unforgiving insurance markets in years. Slammed by soaring premiums and multiplying exclusions, impenetrable contracts and fleeing providers, they're struggling to afford and hold onto good commercial policies that won't leave them high and dry on the rare...