Step right up. See the remodelers who took a 20-day European vacation and didn't phone the office! When they returned their business was still standing! Believe it or not. More
Respect each other's time and talents. Allow the other spouse to do what they want. If they work with you, pay them the prevailing salary ó if not more. Recognize their strengths. Praise them for their contributions. More
In today's society, the hot tub is a popular symbol of relaxation. "Hot-tub lung," as it's been dubbed, is caused by Mycobacterium avium, or MAC. More
Paul Winans of Winans Construction, Oakland, Calif., agreed to reveal the methods he employs to produce high margins. A full 17 of the 20 jobs he does each year produce the high gross and net margins he considers vital to his success.To demonstrate how it all comes together, Winans agreed to examine a single project, Job X. The clients' names have been withheld to protect their privacy. More
When my husband and I started our remodeling business in 1978, he was a craftsman and I knew some bookkeeping. I remember Paul working all day on a site, then estimating and meeting with potential clients at night. More
