Many remodeling businesses closed during the downturn. Here's how to capitalize on those former owners' skills and experience. More
Remodelers face tough decisions on new low-volume realities for staffing. More
With the start of every new year, your P&L goes back to zero. January 1 is always a clean slate, but 2008 looms as a particularly powerful incentive for reviewing your business practices, rethinking your assumptions, and evaluating your personnel. Here's how some remodelers I know plan to confront their biggest business challenges in '08. More
The past five years have been rough, admits Bill Connor (Big50 1990) of Connor &... More
Remodeling is a highly technical art. It requires a grasp of the principles and practice of electricity, plumbing, engineering, geometry, and architecture. It requires a high level of craftsmanship as well as an ability to manage homeowners' expectations during a very emotional process. All of this while turning a profit. More
Three years ago, Jason Larson, owner of Lars Construction, a San Diego design/build company, decided to create a division dedicated solely to installing vinyl windows. "It allows us to monitor job costs and watch sales in that division," Connor says. More
Remodelers need to consider the pros and cons of commercial construction before... More
