Sal Alfano

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Tracking the Owner's Time

You need to know what functions you perform before you can make informed hiring... More

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Do the Math: Supplier Discounts

The 2% purchase discount on your supplier invoices might not seem worth the... More

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Do the Math - Overhead & Profit

In this segment of Do the Math, former Remodeling editor Sal Alfano looks at two... More

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Do the Math: Digging a Hole With Discounts

A lot of contractors answer customer price objections by offering discounts. But... More

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Do the Math: The Breakeven Formula

How much revenue do you need to cover overhead expense? In this short video, we... More

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Are You Charging Enough for Labor?

There are plenty of ways to lose money in the construction business, and one of the easiest is under-charging for labor. More

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Do the Math: Markup and Margin

You hear these terms used interchangeably, as if they were the same. As dollar... More

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Digging a Hole with Discounts

It's tempting to offer a discount in order to close a sale. But you may just have given away the bank, and will have to win much more work to make up for the loss. More

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The Breakeven Formula

How much revenue do you need to cover expenses? Hint: It's not the same as the overhead dollar amount. More

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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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