Home Improvement
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
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True Value Files for Bankruptcy, Agrees to Sale
The 75-year-old hardware wholesaler said store operations will be unaffected as it proceeds with sale to Do It Best
Thought Leadership
5 Leadership Necessities for Successful Home Improvement Managers
These core principals can help managers guide their teams to success
Home Improvement
7 Ways to Hone Your Podcasting Skills
Home improvement pro and podcast host Jeremy Owens says these strategies helped him find his voice
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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.
Reasons to Get Sub Agreements in Writing
Sure, an informal agreement with minimal documentation is easy, but it could cost you time, money, and referrals
Don’t Come to Work High
Suspect substance abuse? Unless you have a policy in place, your choice in how to respond is to either tolerate it or fire the employee