From the monthly archives:

August 2009

Vacation Time For Contractors

August 31, 2009

Yes, You Need To Take Some Time Off To Clear The Head And Enjoy The Family!
My vacation time starts this week and boy I need it bad. Hey, it’s been a rough year but a great one so far also.
Most contractors I hope take some time off and clear the old noggin once in a [...]

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Remodelers Top 500 List

August 25, 2009

The List of Remodelers 500 is Impressive When You Look at Our Economic Times!
So, contractors all around the country are shaking there heads and asking this one question. How do they do it?
First, I would say it has taken years to put together a dedicated team that can work together.
Second, I would say the owner [...]

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How to Double Your Profits!

August 21, 2009

The Art of Making Your Clients…Happy Clients
Let me ask you a question? Think about the last month and all the places that you have ate at,shopped,and spent money at and now think about how you were treated?
Do you think they appreciated your business? If so think about what stands out in your mind and there [...]

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Supply Chain Madness

August 20, 2009

Let’s Take a Look at Contractor Supply Chain.
What ever happened to the good old days when you could walk into your supplier and see the owner behind the counter taking orders or even out helping load a truck or two?
Fast forward to today and now you are nothing but a number on a computer screen [...]

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Remodel Crazy Forum- Check it Out!

August 14, 2009

How a Few Crazy Contractors Build a Better Forum!
Yes, I know what your thinking”not another contractor forum” but so far I give Paul and his crew A+ for starting Remodel Crazy Forum.
Why do you ask? Well the cream has floated to the top here and the best of the best contractors are here telling all [...]

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Dealing With Upset Employees

August 13, 2009

Contractors Need to Deal With Upset Employees Just Like They Would a Client!
Yes, I know you have enough to deal with already but there is always something more to deal with. If you have a larger contracting business and have several employees then you will have some problems from time to time.
When I here of [...]

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Contractor Video Secrets

August 9, 2009

Learn How to Make Video’s Easy!
This has got to be my best investment yet when it comes to adding to my marketing tools. The Flip camera is so easy to use and then download onto your site is a breeze.
The video of me on our new blog was done using the Flip camera. For contractors [...]

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Now’s The Time To Step It Up!

August 2, 2009

Contractors Need To Step Up There Marketing
With all the positive hype out their about the economy I would be riding this wave right now and step up your marketing efforts!
I can see a major swing in people’s attitude about the economy and we have had a record sales for the last 2 months. Remember I [...]

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