Our new ROAD TO RECOVERY series brings more stories each week about how the remodeling industry is coping with the current economic challenges.
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Business coach Joe Dellanno says that remodelers who use technology to wow clients from the sales process on down will be the winners in this slow economy.
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More than 18% plan to purchase in 2009 to take advantage of first-time homebuyer tax credits.
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Maryland remodeler Bob Weickgenannt is using a personal touch in place of traditional print ads and direct-mail brochures to connect with prospective clients and help convert leads to sales.
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J. Francis Co. takes unprecedented steps to reduce overhead costs without having an impact on its craftsmanship -- and shares those steps with clients.
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For 27 years remodeler David Tyson has almost exclusively relied for new business on customer referrals and doing additional work for previous customers. That's changing.
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Remodeler Bob Fleming is taking several steps to adjust to the downturn, including laying off staff, restructuring for smaller projects, producing a brochure to promote small projects, and attending home shows.
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Stimulus money will be used to reduce small-business lending fees and guarantee SBA loans. Take our poll on SBA loans.
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Time capsule brings press to HartmanBaldwin historic preservation/renovation project
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If green building is the hottest thing going in remodeling, universal design isn't far behind. Remodeler Mike Vowels is an up-and-coming expert in both.
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In this tough economy, WeatherTite Windows, a home improvement company in Ohio, takes steps to identify possible cost savings.