Remodeling: Personnel Issues

How-To: Evaluate Health Care Options

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:10:50 EST

Navigating the sea of health insurance options can be daunting for a small business. We help you start plotting your course.

Angie's List: A Remodeler's Friend or Foe?

Thu, 2 May 2013 10:42:45 EST

Despite their complaints about Angie's List's business practices, contractors remain with the service -- if only in self-defense.

Know The Rules Regarding Overtime Pay

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:59:12 EST

Avoid getting hit up for thousands in overtime pay by creating a "wall" of protection.

Don't Delegate Sales Early On

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 01:29:19 EST

In a small remodeling company, invest in yourself rather than seeking to hand off this critical role to someone else.

Avoid a Hiring Hassle: Run Background Checks by the Book

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 03:26:53 EST

Non-compliance could leave a company open to a lawsuit, so follow these rules when running a background check.

Hiring: Pre-Interview Telephone Script Helps Sort Through Job Candidates

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 10:54:59 EST

These questions, suggested by Grant Mazmanian of Pinnacle Group International, will help you filter candidates for hire.

Star Power? Don't Get Burned When You Hire a Star Employee

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:58:51 EST

That star candidate may not be so stellar for your company. Industry consultant Paul Winans blogs about how to avoid making a costly hiring mistake.

Gotcha Covered: Tips To Protect Your Business Against Fraud

Fri, 10 May 2013 01:22:45 EST

Construction industry attorney D.S. Berenson discusses how to create a company security policy to limit the risk of employee fraud.

Building a Subcontractor Community

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:35:29 EST

A remodeler who wants to continue growing his company without hiring more permanent staff turns to a network of subcontractors to get things done.

Small Business and the Affordable Care Act in 2014

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:35:10 EST

Ten takeaways from a recent webinar about the coming changes to health insurance.

The Affordable Care Act and You: Health Care for Small Business

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:34:21 EST

If your company offers health care benefits, start preparing now for the Affordable Care Actís start in 2014.

Traits To Look for in a Remodeling Company Estimator

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:33:31 EST

Industry consultant Paul Winans discusses how to use the DISC personality profile to find the ideal estimator.

Health Insurance Polices Bring New Understanding

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:33:16 EST

ACA's plain English requirement that health insurance companies must follow. The article includes a sample.

Wages on Hold for Remodeling Companies

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:32:32 EST

Hourly wages and salaries begin to increase, but inflation is eating into buying power.

Wage and Benefit Survey: Remodeling Industry

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:32:26 EST

Wages and benefits for employees may be down, but companies are beginning to hire again.

What's Offered, What's Not: Remodeling Company Owners Still See Benefits as Vital to Employee Retention

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:32:20 EST

Though remodeling companies' benefit packages may have shrunk during the recession, they're still important to retain good staff.

Laws of Attraction: How to Write Employment Ads That Get Results

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:30:54 EST

Consultant Grant Mazmanian offers advice on crafting effective employment ads that get you quality job applicants.

2013 Changes to Workers' Compensation

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:29:48 EST

Usually every year there are some perfunctory state-specific changes in workers’ comp. But look out, beginning in 2013, there is one change that will affect almost everybody: a change in the calculation of the experience modification rate (EMR) – which is likely to increase premiums.

Update on State Health Exchanges

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:29:35 EST

What has your state decided about the new marketplace for purchasing health insurance?

Health Care in 2013: What Does the Affordable Care Act Mean for Small Business?

Fri, 8 Feb 2013 02:29:30 EST

An outline of which Obamacare measures to be implemented in 2013 may affect your businesses.