January 8, 2015
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers
The owners of small to medium construction firms must wear many hats and one of the most vital is that of sales manager. You must convince the home buyer that their trust in you is justified and that you will build the house of their dreams. Here are some tips no how to improve your closing rate so you spend less time pitching to clients and more time building homes in the coming year.
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October 22, 2014
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, Framers
After the housing crash, many construction industry professionals retooled or left to pursue careers in other fields. Coupled with a drop in intake numbers, the industry is facing a lack of qualified personnel to fill positions in the coming year. When the time comes to face these shortages, how will your construction company cope? What strategies do you have in place to guarantee your continued profitability?
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October 21, 2014
/ Posted in: The Ol' Sage Builder
One of the downsides of caulking is that the bright white finish can really ruin the aesthetics of your project. Now you can get caulk tinting kits which allow you to create caulks in different colors so you can match them perfectly to your project.
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May 23, 2014
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers
As summer temperatures rise, homeowners will be closing up their homes and turning on the AC. But for some, that could mean subjecting home occupants to poor indoor air quality. Studies by the EPA show that the indoor air quality in homes can be two to five times worse than outside air, even if you live in the city. One unlikely candidate for causing poor indoor air quality is ducting design.
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December 13, 2013
/ Posted in: Builders, Dealers, DIY, Framers
As a contractor, you know that you have to constantly be working towards the next sale and the online world provides a free source of business. A blog and social media platforms cost nothing but time and effort and can really help to promote your business if used correctly.
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