From e-newsletters to satisfaction surveys, there are a variety of ways to boost the referral portion of your lead flow. Here, marketing experts supply some basic steps to streamline the process. More
I remember a friend of mine once saying, “Interruptions are my work.” It stuck. We need to be about people and the work will follow, writes Kathy Shertzer. More
Know when to speak and when to listen when pre-qualifying leads, writes Kathy Shertzer. More
As business picks up in the construction industry, more contractors are searching for ways to build crews who can handle growing demand. For roofers, it's a high-wire act: The skill most sought-after among workers is the ability to work safely. More
Home renovation is a huge industry, but companies with substantial sales volume remain a small minority. More
A job probablility matrix developed by remodeling industry consultant Judith Miller helps Riverside Construction see what's coming so owner Andy Haste can make better decisions to meet volume goals. More
Just-announced improvements to the communications and scheduling tools at†Angie's List†signal the online review service's intention to deepen its role as a link between customer and contractor, a company executive says. More
Given all the seemingly intractable problems that remodelers face when finding new workers, their best solution is to promote training programs. More
George Faerber, owner of Bee Window, in Indianapolis, has a follow-up program to help nurture Internet leads. More
Two remodelers tell how they outfitted their cargo slide to cut down on carrying tools. More
