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7 Tips For Transitioning Out Of Your Business
Mark Richardson offers guidelines on how remodelers can make their next chapter the best one yet
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Building Envelope Solutions To Eliminate Thermal Bridging
Contractors must recognize how and where thermal bridging occurs so they can employ methods to eliminate it
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Zero+Zero=100
This CEO regularly found himself back at zero, but starting over again (and again) paid off
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Go Ahead Remodelers, Build Your Social Media Presence
Many remodeling companies connect with homeowners via social platforms, but that presence needs to be consistent to have any real impact
Training: Make Every Dollar Count
Spending time and money to train employees may seem like an ancillary expense—until you have to pay the cost of replacing those employees
Early Drone Adopters Wait and See
Lack of clear rules continues to inhibit robotic aircraft use among home improvement companies
Vacation: All I Ever Wanted, All I Ever Needed
Don’t keep putting off that vacation. Instead, plan for it, then do it. Your business and employees will thank you.
Money in the Bank—or Elsewhere
Having cash reserves can offset unpredictable business setbacks or fund future growth
Don’t Let Departure Be a Disaster
A key employee unexpectedly leaving can be a stress bomb if you don’t see it coming and you don’t have a plan to deal with it
In Breach of Contract
Under most circumstances, it’s difficult for a homeowner to cancel a valid home improvement construction contract once materials have been ordered and the job’s been scheduled
Zero Tolerance for Substance Abusers? Not Always
Studies show that substance abuse is higher in construction than in almost any other industry. That's one more reason why every company should have a policy.
'Tis the Season for Home Improvement
Holidays present some unique opportunities for marketing, managing, selling, or just giving back
End Game: When to Walk?
Even with a succession plan in place, it’s difficult for owners to step away from their business