As your business grows, you'll need to develop an estimating system that does more... More
Sales of newly built homes surged last month to the highest level since 2008. But overall the housing market's slipped. More
Who wouldn't want to grow business now that the market is picking up? No one. Just be careful how you define "growth." More
Time and materials contracts are a risky proposition for all but the biggest, replacement contractor-oriented remodelers, Judith Miller argues. Well-run traditional remodelers don't need T&M to succeed--and usually couldn't succeed if they used it. More
How three remodeling company owners who started out small have amassed high personal net worth. More
For replacement contractors, business is all about sales and marketing and ensuring there are enough leads in the pipeline. We take a look at the numbers these companies track daily to maintain their business. More
Angie's List Inc.'s net loss shrank to $14.3 million in the second quarter compared with a $23.4 million loss in the year-earlier period, in large part because the amount of money committed to by service providers rated on the site rose 63%, the company†reported†today. More
Navigating the sea of health insurance options can be daunting for a small business. We help you start plotting your course. More
RICHARD STEVEN on steps to take if you're considering hiring more staff so that you can ensure you do it most effectively and don't compromise the stability of your company. More
LES CUNNINGHAM: Adjusting to the new normal of a difficult economy means work is harder to come by, but if clients trust you and your company's professionalism, the jobs will come. More
