Financials
Financials
Business financials advice, reports, and trends for professional home builders and remodelers.
Remodeling Spending To Tick Up Through Mid-2025
The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity report says things will trend up after a modest downturn
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6 Strategies to Optimize Gross Profit
Thoroughly estimating and tracking gross profits is the life blood of a business, and one remodeler shares the approach that works well for his firm
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Selling Your Company to Your Team
From company valuation to terms of the transfer, here’s a look at how three different remodelers made the deal work
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What's Beyond the Hammer?
Working with Brian Gottlieb on the book Beyond the Hammer provided a masterclass on how to build an aligned team
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Lessons from the Recession
Four DreamMaker remodelers share what they learned from surviving the recession
Paid in Full
Should you cash a final check marked “paid in full” if you dispute the amount that’s owed?
Foolproof Markup Math
If your estimates are accurate, but you’re still losing money, it could be a miscalculated markup. Here’s how to correct your mistake.
3 Signs It’s Time to Turn Away a Client
Taking on the wrong remodeling job can hurt your profits and company morale. But how do you know when a project isn’t a good fit?
Handing Over the Reins
You’re ready to sell part of your remodeling business, and an employee is interested in buying. But where do you start?
Taking On A Challenge
Increasing the size and price point of your projects can improve your company’s revenue and reputation