Alan Hanbury

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Drop the Discounts: Freebies Drive Up Value of Services

How about throwing in a free half-bath with that new kitchen? According to new research, consumers see items given away for free as being more valuable than those offered at a deep discount, particularly when paired with something seen as a luxury. More

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NAHB Cost of Doing Business Survey Finds Remodelers' Numbers Fall Short of Ideal

The average remodeler posted a 3% net profit in 2011 and took home 6% in owners' compensation, NAHB finds. More

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Business How-To: Preparing an Operating Budget

A step-by-step guide for creating an outline budget or an itemized budget, depending on your company's size and complexity. More

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Two Percent Ain't Cutting It: How Much Should You Be Spending on Marketing?

During lean times, you need to work harder to get work. That means ó if you want to grow your business ó you'll need to spend more on marketing. More

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As Large Jobs Vanish, Small Jobs More the Norm

An increasing number of remodelers are taking on small jobs and maintenance and repair work. The challenge: how to make money doing these smaller jobs. More

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10 Commandments of Successful Remodelers

Alan Hanbury, Jr., of the House of Hanbury Builders in Newington, Conn., shares how he went from practicing to professional in his 32 years of remodeling. More

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Under normal circumstances, overtime costs about the same as straight time

When employees work overtime, you are obliged to pay them time-and-a-half. That sounds expensive, but OT hours don't really cost 50% more than regular hours. In fact, under normal circumstances, overtime costs about the same as straight time. More

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Small Jobs Add Profit

There is plenty to worry about when you take on any project More

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Slippage, If Consistent, Will Kill Your Year

Any amount of slippage, if consistent, will quietly and effectively kill your year. Some slippage is just bad luck, but here are eight causes that you can control. More

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Are You Estimating with Fully Burdened Labor?

When remodelers fall short of planned margins, it's usually caused by labor overages. Some of the problem can be traced to things like having to replace work that wasn't done right the first time, or employees who take 45 minutes for a 30-minute lunch. But underestimating the cost of labor is the major culprit. More

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