Designed specifically for capstock and co-extruded decking, Cap-Tor screws' design modifications address problems often encountered in non-wood decking. Read more
The manufacturer's custom wood double-hung windows now come with a variety of enhancements. Read more
As the chill of winter sets in, roofing contractors can reach for a new layer of protection on the job. Read more
Versetta Stone panelized stone veneer is a non-structural, cement-based panel that offers the look of traditional masonry with a modern installation method. Read more
Operating a sell-furnish-install (SFI) program in Charlotte-area stores puts The Carolina Building Group in daily touch with the mood of the market. Read more
Do competitors, or former employees, have the right to just help themselves to your company's pricing, marketing, and procedures? Read more
Setting and meeting goals, a clean work space, accurate pricing and communication throughout the job seem elemental. But they're rare enough to make your company a standout if you practice them. Read more
Change orders and additional work can add volume and raise the level of customer satisfaction -- but you have to ask. Read more
Some essentials must be in place before your company can field a successful canvassing operation. Read more
Our Replacement Contractor of the Year is a company that enjoys taking chances while leaving little to chance. Read more
Credit cards are perfect for that job that costs more than the homeowner has in his bank account but is too small to make financing worthwhile. Read more
How your company manages complaints tells consumers a lot about whether or not they'll want to do business with you. Read more
Everyone benefits when you align yourself with some non-competing businesses to make their customers yours, and your customers theirs. Read more
Know who has access to your pricing formula, financial plan, marketing scripts and other information and make sure you define what you consider as trade secrets. Read more
Pay Per Click prospects want it now. So how you manage the responses to Pay Per Click campaigns determines how many convert to appointments. Read more
How to create an attention-catching piece of video and get people to spread the word about it online. Read more
Inbound callers are clearly interested in your company and its product. Whether or not those contacts convert to appointments depends on procedures you have in place. Read more
Companies once completely committed to a contract on the first call are re-thinking their approach. Read more
Organize your efforts, take responsibility for the call and ask for the sale. Chances are that if you do all those you may walk away with a contract. Read more
The best way to make sure customers don't cancel the contract is to uncover all their doubts or hesitations and address them before leaving the house. Read more
Those with experience selling home renovation products are sometimes suspected of bringing with them the baggage of bad habits. Read more
Some deck contractors ask prospects for a design retainer. That's a way to get homeowners to commit to the project and to get paid for the time it took to design the deck. Read more
Homeowners can find out everything online they need to know about your window product. Now some of them want to buy online as well. Read more
Weather events can push a lot of business your way, but it's not necessarily going to be profitable unless your company's prepared to handle it. Read more
Homeowners who know exactly what will happen, when, and with what materials, gain confidence in your company's ability to do the job. Even at a higher price. Read more
Homeowners today are in a better position to insist on a price for windows, siding or roofing. Read more