Remodeling: Company Culturehttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/management/owner-issues/company-culture/company-culture.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1780785<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>For This Remodeler, an Interactive Anniversary Celebrationhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/signs-of-celebration.aspx?rssLink=Signs+of+CelebrationTo celebrate 20 years in business, Rochman Design-Build launched an "interactive scavenger hunt" featuring 60 homes it has remodeled over 20 years.New Year, New Team, New Leaderhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/training/new-year-new-team.aspx?rssLink=New+Year%2c+New+TeamLearning theory shows that people are most ready for change under conditions of moderate tension or anxiety. Are you and your staff ready yet?Look Outside the Remodeling Box, and Learn to Thrivehttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/company-culture/how-to-thrive.aspx?rssLink=How+to+ThriveColumnist and consultant Linda Case visits "the coolest small company in America" and brings back some lessons for remodelers.Iris Harrell: The 2009 Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Yearhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/awards/fully-vested.aspx?rssLink=Fully+VestedSelf-taught, self-made, and a leader in the green remodeling and universal design communities, Iris Harrell has built a remodeling company whose innovation will outlast her tenure at its helm.Iris Harrell's 10 Business Commandmentshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/awards/iris-harrells-10-business-commandments.aspx?rssLink=Iris+Harrell%e2%80%99s+10+Business+CommandmentsThe "10 business commandments" of Iris Harrell, winner of the 2009 Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award.Big50 CloseUp: Bob Tilghmanhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/overhead/big50-closeup-bob-tilghman.aspx?rssLink=Big50+CloseUp%3a+Bob+TilghmanTilghman Builders restructures to ride out the economic downturn and maintain profitability.Hone Your Leadership Skills for Better Timeshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/owner-issues/loss-lead.aspx?rssLink=Loss%3f+LeadBuild your leadership skills now to inspire your employees and be positioned to take advantage of opportunities once the economy improves.Homeowners Aren't Likely to Return to Their Unrestrained Wayshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/consultants/after-the-recession.aspx?rssLink=After+the+RecessionThe prevailing hypothesis of today’s recession is that, while it is unlikely to be as bad as the Depression, it will have a lasting effect on buying habits.Turning Your Clients Into Fanshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/customer-satisfaction/turning-clients-into-fans.aspx?rssLink=Turning+Clients+Into+FansGetting all your employees to work on providing top-notch customer service will help turn clients into fans.How to Influence Positive Changehttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/owner-issues/change-you-have-to-believe-in.aspx?rssLink=Change+You+Have+to+Believe+InRemodelers who want to influence real change in their companies or lives might benefit by reading “Influencer: The Power to Change Anything"Think Survival of the Fittest: Leave Behind the Weakest Remodelershttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/company-culture/even-a-caveman.aspx?rssLink=Even+a+Caveman...Remodeling consultant Shawn McCadden says it's time for the remodeling industry to emerge from its cave and embrace professionalism.10 Tips for Keeping Sales Staff Upbeathttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/sales/sales-school-staying-positive-under-stress.aspx?rssLink=Sales+School%3a+Staying+Positive+Under+StressForget the past, celebrate small victories, and eight other strategies for maintaining an (infectiously) positive attitude among salespeople.The Antidote to 'Management by Interruption' Is Planning and Clarityhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/field-office-communications/management-by-interruption.aspx?rssLink=Management+by+InterruptionFeeling constantly interrupted, to the point that you can't get anything done? Tips for setting the right examples.Research Your Competition, Remodelers. But Stay Within Your Limits.http://www.remodeling.hw.net/owner-issues/mystery-sleuthing-revisited.aspx?rssLink=Mystery+Sleuthing+RevisitedWe must research our competitors. It's the only way to analyze the difference our company brings to the marketplace, and to develop strategies for selling against those competitors.Businesses That Model Upbeat Behavior Gain Loyal Customers and Staffhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/company-culture/pass-it-on.aspx?rssLink=Pass+It+OnA visit to an airport restaurant demonstrates that companies benefit by institutionalizing friendliness, courtesy, and good humor.Cross-Marketing Groups Expand Remodelers' Reachhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/marketing/extended-reach.aspx?rssLink=Extended+ReachAn emerging school of thought has remodelers cross-marketing with complementary local businesses for greater visibility and more referrals at lower costs.30 Years of Business, 30 Days of Givinghttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/company-culture/30-years-of-business-30-days-of-giving.aspx?rssLink=30+Years+of+Blue+Ridge+Home+ImprovementAn unusual 30th anniversary celebration serves to remind the local community of one company's honesty, quality, and reliability.Allow Staff to Help You Leadhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/owner-issues/lead-and-get-out-of-the-way.aspx?rssLink=People+%2b+Skills%3a+Lead+and+Get+Out+of+the+WayOwners shouldn't carry all the burden of the company on their shoulders. Empower your staff and watch your business grow.Remodelers' E-Newsletter Keeps Staff and Trade Partners in the Loophttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/field-office-communications/the-e-grapevine.aspx?rssLink=The+E-GrapevinePine Street Carpenters' entertaining e-newsletter bridges geographic distance, brings staff closer.Diverse Staff Benefits Businesshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/hiring/diversity-rules.aspx?rssLink=Diversity+RulesHow one remodeling company finds strength in a diverse staff of skilled craftspeople.