Remodeling: Owner Concernshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/management/owner-issues/owner-concerns/owner-concerns.aspx?view=rss&id=Query_tcm1780786<url /><link /></image><description>The Information Source for the Home Building Industry</description><language>en-us</language><pubDate /><webMaster /><item><title>Right-Size Your Companyhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/gross-profit/getting-it-right.aspx?rssLink=Getting+It+RightPlan for 2010 using realistic targets for volume, gross profit, and owner compensation.Succession During a Recessionhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/exit-strategy/final-handoff.aspx?rssLink=Final+HandoffDon't let the economic downturn stop succession plans for your business.Communicating Clearlyhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/owner-issues/figuratively-speaking.aspx?rssLink=Figuratively+SpeakingClear, effective communication with your clients and your team is a challenge, but it's a goal worth striving for.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.Upscale in a Dowturnhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/upscale-in-a-downturn.aspx?rssLink=Upscale+in+a+DownturnRemodelers must work harder and smarter to capture the discretionary spending dollars of high-end clients in a down economy.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.About the 2009 Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Awardhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/awards/about-the-award.aspx?rssLink=About+the+AwardIris Harrell is the winner of the third Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award.Measuring the Futurehttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/owner-issues/measuring-the-future.aspx?rssLink=Measuring+the+FutureThe recession has "reset" the economy. Does that mean a step back or a step forward for your remodeling business?Big50 SecondLook: Delbert Adamshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/exit-strategy/big50-secondlook-delbert-adams.aspx?rssLink=Big50+SecondLook%3a+Delbert+AdamsAfter 22 years of building Ilex Construction into a remodeling and custom-home powerhouse, Delbert Adams starts anew. Year one was a winner.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.Insurance 101http://www.remodeling.hw.net/insurance/insurance-101-brokers.aspx?rssLink=Insurance+101In a tough economy, it may be tempting to cut corners on insurance spending, but that may not be the best idea.Not Buying Ithttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/economic-conditions/not-buying-it.aspx?rssLink=Not+Buying+ItWhen there is no "business as usual," how are you adapting to the current economy?Learning to Cope in a Down Economyhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/owner-issues/learning-to-cope.aspx?rssLink=Learning+to+CopeDon’t let tough times turn your business habits upside down. It is more crucial than ever to keep thinking ahead, improving, and planning for the future.Remodelers' Enduring Lessons from a Bruiser of a Downturnhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/consultants/recession-resolutions.aspx?rssLink=Recession+ResolutionsConsultant Linda Case gathers case studies from remodelers who are pulling out the stops to survive.Becoming a Cabinet Dealerhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/cabinets/deal-me-in.aspx?rssLink=Deal+Me+InCutting out the middleman and becoming a cabinet dealer can mean more control over the process, an addiitional profit center for your company, and more choices for your clients.The Comfort of Cashhttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/finance/the-comfort-of-cash.aspx?rssLink=The+Comfort+of+CashWhen credit is tight, it pays to have cash on hand. The question is, how much?Big50 CloseUp: Leslie Kinghttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/owner-issues/big50-closeup-leslie-king.aspx?rssLink=Big50+CloseUp%3a+Leslie+KingThe rebuilding of Galveston's historic homes affords a manageable, gratifying exception to Greymark Construction's inner-loop Houston focus.Ask the Expert: How Do You Keep Cut Credit Lines From Crashing Projects?http://www.remodeling.hw.net/sales/ask-the-expert-how-do-you-keep-cut-credit-lines-f.aspx?rssLink=Ask+the+Expert%3a+How+Do+You+Keep+Cut+Credit+Lines+From+Crashing+Projects%3fWays to deal with clients' reduced credit lines and still make remodeling projects happen.Huddle Meetingshttp://www.remodeling.hw.net/owner-issues/stand-up-and-meet.aspx?rssLink=Stand+Up+and+MeetRegular huddle meetings keep the team focused and ensure everyone is in the loop, without wasting precious time.