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Building Green

by Paul April 15, 2010

To stay current in any field it is important to continually educate ourselves to the latest business techniques and trends like “building green.”

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Cost of Employees

by Paul March 30, 2010

The true cost of an employee is much more than the employee’s hourly rate. It can be as high as 1.5 times that hourly rate.

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Inspect, Not Expect

by Paul March 25, 2010

Remodeling contractors need to have an inspector’s eye for code compliance and a customer’s eye for fine details. It’s what you inspect that matters not what you expect.

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A Good Estimate

by Paul March 17, 2010

A good estimate will do more to ensuring a profitable outcome than anything else you can do.

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Service or Price

by Paul March 9, 2010

In the remodeling business the quality of service you get from suppliers and subcontractors is much more important than the price.

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Special Report- More Information on Lead Paint Rules

by Paul March 3, 2010

Many contractors are confused by the EPA’s new lead paint rules being put in force on April 22, 2010. Here are some simple facts to help you out.

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The Ripple Effect

by Paul March 2, 2010

The immediate effect of every day decisions is not always immediately apparent due to two factors: the ripple effect and the law of unintended consequences.

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Remodeling Advice Special Report- Lead Rules- Are You Ready?

by Paul February 26, 2010

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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Is Your Help Scary?

by Paul February 25, 2010

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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The Final Payment

by Paul February 22, 2010

Getting the last payment can be a major problem for many contractors. The secret to getting it is simple enough.

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