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A compilation of business news, trends, and surveys on customer satisfaction, financials, human resources, marketing, and sales.
Forty Under 40 Remodeling Trendsetters
The new ideas embraced by our Forty Under 40 winners are examples of forward-thinking leadership in remodeling
Business
How to Create a World-Class Remodeling Team
Great remodeling companies position themselves for the future with the right players
Thought Leadership
How to Increase Your Odds of Closing Remodeling Sales
Use these tips to hone your sales process and grow close ratio
Management
Everyone Should Have a Number: KPIs for Your Design Build Team
Measuring key performance indicators guides your team to success while creating accountability and ownership
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Management: Good News for the Contracting Business
New home construction grew nearly 22 percent in 2014 according to the U.S. News & World Report.
Owner Issues: Don't Over Commit, Ask Yourself These 3 Questions
Having a varied workload is expected as a small business owner, but that doesn’t mean you have to do it all.
Personnel: What’s With the Trade Shortage?
Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, shares his perspective on the future of the construction labor market and why it’s harder to find skilled workers.
Marketing: Amazon Launches a Competitor to Angie’s List and Yelp
Just what you need: Another website where you have to manage your professional reputation.
Legal: Don't Sue—Negotiate
Going to court should be a last resort, unless you’re willing to play a very expensive game of cat and mouse that leaves everyone involved frustrated and further from a resolution.
The Entire Marketing Machine Simplified
Duct Tape Marketing's John Jantsch boils down marketing into seven phases that he calls "The Marketing Hourglass."
How to Handle Online Complaints
Online complaints can be frustrating, but don’t panic if one comes your way.
Business Leaders Optimistic After Wednesday’s Election
“Business interests face a much more receptive audience now that Republicans are poised to control both the House and Senate next year,” according to The New York Times.
Are Free Estimates in Your Best Interest?
Blogger Joe Corlett vents a little on customers who squander his time.
3 Effective Tactics to Defend Your Price
The conversation shouldn’t come to a halt when a job prospect questions your price.