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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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This CEO regularly found himself back at zero, but starting over again (and again) paid off
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Railings Rev Up a Deck Design
Railings provide safety but also define the overall look of a deck. Contractor views differ on what works, what doesn’t, and who decides.
Feeling Good About Doing Good
The season of giving may be a good time to evaluate how charitable contributions figure into your company’s business model
Sales Manager Must-Haves
For a company that sells $5 million or more, someone besides the owner should be managing the salesforce. Here’s what to consider when hiring a sales manager.
Pros and Cons of Bidding Big Commercial Jobs
A big-ticket multi-family project can look super-tempting, but many siding contractors would rather not bid it
Not to Be Ignored: Sexual Harassment
Tolerating or ignoring sexual harassment could toxify your workplace and set you up for a lawsuit
The Number You Have Dialed Is No Longer in Service
Homeowners are often shocked to discover that the roofing company that installed their new roof or repaired their old one is out of business
Window Sales and the Art of the Partial
When it comes to selling windows, some companies believe something is better than nothing
To Be or Not to Be … on Facebook
Contractor attitudes toward the social media giant vary from enthusiastic to dismissive
To Partner Up or Not?
Business partnerships in the home improvement industry can be golden—provided you take the necessary steps
Riders on the Storm: Specific Challenges of Insurance Repair Work
A series of powerful weather events creates plenty of exterior repair work. But insurance work can easily find you in over your head.