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Paying Sales Reps is Easier Than You Think

Too many remodelers use complicated formulas. They're not necessary. More

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Wage Watch: What Carpenters Earned in 2014

An interactive overview of hourly carpenter wages in 2014 More

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Want to Hire and Retain Good Workers? Pay Up.

As the market tightens for workers—especially good workers—both salaries and benefits are rising. Ignoring these trends could lead to botched jobs and lost profits. More

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When It Comes to Asking Clients for a Deposit--Some Advice

Once they've written a check, customers don't change their minds. But you need to get that check. So be clear about how much you need for a deposit and why. That will eliminate most pushback. More

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A Project Form to Help Ensure Clients Pay on Time

Get Dwell, a handyman service in Chicago's northern suburbs, uses a project management form not just to organize crews but also as a means to make certain the company gets paid for its work each day, every day. More

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Does Money Talk? How to Motivate Your Sales Reps

Is your sales team underperforming? Are bonuses and commissions just not lighting... More

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Home Improvement Laws: Stay Up to Date or Prepare to Pay Up

As a contractor, you need to know what the laws are in your state, how they apply to your business, and when they change. Failure to do so can result in an unexpected lawsuit and lots of headaches. More

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New Service Adds Remodeling Performance Insurance to Typical Online Tools

A new website aims to top other online remodeling matchmakers by adding a performance payment and warranty bond to the project--an addition that it believes will eliminate the anxiety both a remodeler and customer feel about a project. More

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Hiring Tips to Make the Process Go Smoothly

Veteran remodeler and consultant Paul Winans offers tips on sorting through resumes as well as interviewing candidates. More

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How to Increase Video Exposure Without Breaking the Bank

Being on TV still is one of the best ways to market yourself. Two remodelers have found ways to limit the costs. More

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