Sal Alfano

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Remodelers Need to Let Go of the Past

The remodeling industry has changed. The "good old days" of doing business are gone. The sooner remodelers deal with that "loss," the sooner they can feel positive about the future. More

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Eureka Moment: Seeking New Ways of Doing Business

Inspiration is overrated. New ideas grow out of hard work. And hard work is what's needed when it comes to adapting to the "new normal" in business. More

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Made You Look: Remodeling Magazine Redesign

When it comes to processing information, looks matter, which is why the redesign of REMODELING magazine is important for readers. More

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Top 100 Remodeling Markets: Introduction

Want to find out which remodeling markets are hot? The Residential Remodeling Index from Hanley Wood Market Intelligence has the answers. More

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Making Progress: Ways in Which the Remodeling Industry Must Change

Let's start with two suggested changes the remodeling industry must make if it wants to see progress when the economy recovers. More

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2010-11 Cost vs. Value Report

Sagging home prices, tight credit, and consumer indecision trumped lower construction costs, sending the cost-to-value ratio to its lowest level in a decade. More

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Going Up?: A Positive Purpose for Defensive Pessimism in Your Business

A dose of defensive pessimism in tough economic times can spur you to try harder to succeed. More

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Time Is Money: What We Can Learn From Matt Plaskoff's One Week Bath

Matt Plaskoff is the 2010 Fred Case Entrepreneur of the Year Award Winner. We all have something to learn from his focus and dedication to efficiency. More

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Feast and Famine: As Work Starts to Pick up, Resist the Temptation to Take Any and Every Job

Times have been tough for remodelers, but it doesn't make good business sense to just take any job because it's there. Stick to best practices, even in trying times. More

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Death by Discount: Recovering Discount Losses

The amount of additional work that needs to be sold to recover discount losses varies depending on target margin. More

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