Remodelers find positive client feedback an especially strong motivational tool in a difficult economy. More
Do you charge for your production manager's time as part of overhead, or as a direct cost to specific jobs? More
Remodelers who lament the challenges of attracting new people to the profession... More
Basic business functions must be kept in balance to ensure profitability and success. But the working interactions between employees also must be kept in balance for an enjoyable, productive environment. More
Remodelers often say that they "hire to retire" and "promote from within." Employees already in the fold know the company's systems, and require less training in the new position than someone from outside would. That means a smoother transition when a position does open up, saving time, money, and aggravation. More
Most remodelers are not skilled in every aspect of the business world ó and they don't need to be. Part of learning how to thrive and grow in a competitive market means seeking outside help, and there are consultants who can help you become more effective in just about every business area. Many times, these consultants can help identify solutions to problems you didn't even know you had. More
Deep in the minds of many remodelers, one big question looms: What happens to my... More
Simply doing the right thing for employees is the reason remodelers like Neil... More
Riggs Construction didn't act quickly enough to terminate a difficult executive and so subjected its entire staff to his toxic attitude for five damaging years. By contrast, a criminal background check that is part of the meticulous hiring process at Rockland Inc. prevented the company from putting a convicted sex offender in clients' homes. More
Remodelers are facing one of the most unforgiving insurance markets in years. Slammed by soaring premiums and multiplying exclusions, impenetrable contracts and fleeing providers, they're struggling to afford and hold onto good commercial policies that won't leave them high and dry on the rare occasions they actually need them. More