Showrooms

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    Exclusive showroom by referral only

    A New York supplier is responding to the demand for kitchen and bath products and design with a sleek, expansive showroom.

     
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    A showroom to grab attention

    When remodeler Tracey Bail began to renovate a building for his new showroom, he knew he wanted something that would grab the attention of passersby and instantly communicate the work of Bail Home Services & Construction.

     
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    The value of a mentor

    Having a mentor is one of the best learning methods. Recently, I had the opportunity to have a knowledgeable insider view my business and suggest changes that would lead to the longevity and prosperity of my company. Morey Construction is a 23-year-old design/build firm about to go into its second...

     
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    Office Facelifts

     
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    A Place for Everything

    When Dan Luck began planning a move for his kitchen and bath remodeling company into a new building in Madison, Wis., he knew it would give his company a higher profile, so he wanted to create a showroom that had presence.

     
  • Showroom boosts sales expansion

    A few years ago, Robbinsville, N.J.-based Jon Vogel was selling about $1.5 million in projects and working 75 hours a week. He wanted to expand New Outlooks Construction but knew he couldn't do it with just himself as the only salesperson. From talking to other remodelers, he knew a full-time...

     
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    Helping clients with product selection

    Making product selections can be a frustrating part of the reduction deadlines. Remodelers often use forms to stay up to date on modeling process — for both clients and contractors. It products. About 73% of the remodelers who answered this survey takes a lot of coordination to lead clients through...

     
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    Using showrooms to make the sale

    There's no doubt about it: Consumers love showrooms. Those who operate successful showrooms point to business generated by walk-in traffic, brand awareness created by manufacturer advertising that pre-sells your showroom product, and the convenience for clients of having all their product choices...

     
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    Interview with James A. Rice of Forest Construction

    United we stand, divided we fall is not a concept that fits Jim Rice's Forest Construction, Camarillo, Calif. Since winning a Big 50 award in 1987, Forest spawned a new company each time the business grew. The companies are successful, together doing nearly $20 million in business last year.

     
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    Adding appliance sales as profit center

    Callier & Thompson Kitchens Baths and Appliances has always sold appliances with their kitchen designs. But when owners Gary Callier, Thompson Price, and David Callier wanted to increase revenue, they analyzed this division and found it lacking.