Leslie Shiner and Melanie Hodgdon

Leslie Shiner, owner of The ShinerGroup, and Melanie Hodgdon, president of Business Systems Management, co-authored A Simple Guide to Turning a Profit as a Contractor and provide management consulting for contractors.

Leslie Shiner and Melanie Hodgdon's Posts

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  To Maximize Profitability, Track Labor Utilization Rates

  by Leslie Shiner and Melanie Hodgdon

  Good remodelers track labor utilization rates for full-timers and some even award bonuses to employees who achieve a certain utilization rate. What's your strategy?

• Stop Losing Money on Change Orders

  by Leslie Shiner and Melanie Hodgdon

  Remodeling industry consultants Leslie Shiner and Melanie Hodgdon offer tips on creating a work authorization form to keep from losing money on change orders.

• Avoid the Vortex: Email May Not Be the Most Efficient Way to Communicate

  by Leslie Shiner and Melanie Hodgdon

  LESLIE SHINER AND MELANIE HODGDON: Think about how you want to be notified about urgent situations and

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  Factor in Risk Before You Make the Sale

  by Leslie Shiner and Melanie Hodgdon

  Doing so might be the difference between making a profit and losing your shirt.