JUDITH MILLER: Many remodelers spent their war chests to survive the economic downturn. Now it's time to replenish that war chest, since you never know when you'll need it. More
Pine Street Carpenters' annual "100 Wheels Project" strengthens community ties and company spirit. More
An unusual 30th anniversary celebration serves to remind the local community of one company's honesty, quality, and reliability. More
Ten remodelers answer 12 questions about yesterday's building boom, today's business challenges, and tomorrow's commitments toward rebuilding their companies. The final question: If you could rebuild your remodeling company from the ground up, what would it look like? More
Community service can be a vital marketing tool, but be selective in how you invest your time and dollars. More
As noted in Don't Grandstand the Brand, the successful branding effort of Greg Smith Co., of Falls Church, Va., hinges in large part on the remodeling company's everyday actions, including extensive community service. More
Anyone who has ever paid attention to the growth of a child knows they go through growth spurts. The process can be uneven: They sometimes grow up before they fill out or vice versa; they're alternately awkward or sturdy. It's similar for a business. The idea of upward and outward growth is one way to frame a discussion about growth strategies for your company, says Mark Richardson, vice president of Case Remodeling and a REMODELING columnist, who considers a company's growth as vertical or horizontal. More
What distinguishes your company from the competition? The only thing no other remodeler can match is the unique experience that your company delivers. More
Chris Thompson and Tony Hoty own Ohio Consolidated Builders, a replacement company in Cleveland. They also operate Canvass King, a consulting service for home improvement companies looking to develop a canvassing program. More
Chris Thompson and Tony Hoty own Ohio Consolidated Builders, a replacement company in Cleveland. They also operate Canvass King (www.canvassking.com), a consulting service for home improvement companies looking to develop a canvassing program. More
