Deborah Huso

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• Composite windows show slow growth

  by Deborah Huso

  Despite predictions in the late '90s that composite products were going to be a big player in the 21st century window market, composite windows have not taken off as quickly as once expected ó at least not in the form of entire windows.

• Sharper Image

  by Deborah Huso

  When was the last time you updated your corporate identity? Chances are it's been a while. "Most people wait until they have a problem before they start taking a look at their marketing materials," says David Alpert, president of Continuum Marketing in Great Falls, Va.

• Check, Please

  by Deborah Huso

  One way to lose time on a job is by failing to supply the installation crew with all the necessary materials or by having materials that are the wrong size or specification. To avoid this, consider using a checklist system.

• Money in the Bank

  by Deborah Huso

  Every signed contract carries with it the peril of cancellation. But you can cut down on cancellations by requiring deposits on scheduled work. In some states, laws regulate the amount you can ask for, so minimum deposits vary. The transaction signals a customer's seriousness, according to replacement contractors.