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A compilation of business news, trends, and surveys on customer satisfaction, financials, human resources, marketing, and sales.
· 17 Insights On How Remodelers Can Better Communicate With Clients
Industry advisor Mark Richardson says your delivery is as important as your words
Marketing
Use Customer Profiles To Tailor Your Remodeling Marketing
Why a leading design-build company creates different marketing strategies for groups with similar mindsets
Home Improvement
Utah Tops for Home Improvement Loans, But Not Spending
Where the most home improvement loans are being secured and where the most money is being borrowed
NAHB
NAHB Addresses Potential Fallout From Expiring Tax Breaks
What to expect if tax breaks included in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act are allowed to expire at the end of 2025
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WDMA, FMA announce formal affiliation agreement
The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) and the Fenestration Manufacturers Association (FMA) today announced an agreement in principle to formally affiliate and eventually integrate operations.
William S. “Bill” Marvin named to Northwest Minnesota's IDEA Hall of Fame
The woods, lakes and fields of Northwest Minnesota have nurtured an impressive array of business visionaries. Among the giants was the late William S. “Bill” Marvin, who built Marvin Windows and Doors from a small lumberyard into one of the world’s premier window and door manufacturers. Bill Marvin’s exemplary career was recognized on April 25 with induction into the IDEA Hall of Fame.
NARI elects new officers for 2012-2013
During the spring 2012 House of Delegates meeting, the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named immediate Past President Michael Hydeck, MCR, CKBR, of Hydeck Design Build in Telford, Pa., as its chairman of the board; Dean Herriges, MCR, CKBR of Urban Herriges & Sons Inc. in Mukwonago, Wis., was also elevated to the office of president.
NKBA appoints Bill Darcy as new CEO
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) today announced the promotion of Bill Darcy to CEO.
Hands-on review: Kindle Fire for remodelers
The pros and cons of using the Kindle Fire in your remodeling business
Exterior/Replacement: 6 ideas for improving business now
Actionable tips that you can put in place today for an immediate payoff
Plan to have housing industry pay for payroll tax cut passes Senate
Two-month extension would be funded by tacking extra fees onto Fannie and Freddie mortgages
Remodeler of the Year: Anthony Home Improvements
Adaptability and a willingness to find a market make Anthony Home Improvements Remodeler of the Year
Mortgage rates at lowest in 50 years
Mortgage rates reached record lows last week, following the Federal Reserve’s recent policy statement and continued concerns over the European debt market. Rates on the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage were at their lowest in 50 years, averaging 4.15 percent.
Editorial: Innovate Now
Smart companies are grabbing market share now and will reap the benefits when the recovery comes