From the monthly archives:
The EPA will begin enforcing its new rule on “lead safe practices for home renovation” on April 22, 2010. That rule requires remodeling contractors and some of their key people to become certified in the safe handling of lead when remodeling homes built before 1978.
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Contractors working in peoples’ homes should ensure that their employees, subcontractors and others be pleasant, presentable and properly dressed at all times.
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Getting the last payment can be a major problem for many contractors. The secret to getting it is simple enough.
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Change orders are much more valuable to the customer sooner than later so have them pay in advance for all changes.
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It has been observed that people who appear to be lucky in life have spun a larger web of personal contacts than the unlucky people.
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To win in business you must develop a business plan, product or service that is consistently ahead of the competition and cannot be easily copied.
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It is important to get good credit and maintain it in your business. It brings you opportunities that are not available to people with little or no credit.
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Many contractors in doing a job in someone’s home forget that it is not just a project…it is still the customer’s home; and the customer and the property must be respected.
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