Checkout lines may be shorter, but trips to the building materials store are still time wasted and money lost. More
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Plan for 2010 using realistic targets for volume, gross profit, and owner compensation. More
Some "old-school" tips for avoiding costly mistakes and maintaining profitability in a climate of shrinking job sizes and margins. More
Carefully track your marketing and the resulting sales to ensure that you meet your gross profit goals. More
POC accounting methods provide more accurate results before the final numbers are in, especially for remodeling projects that stretch out over time. How to use this useful method, by QuickBooks expert Diane Gilson. More
Heat pump water heaters are a fraction of the market, but are highly efficient system add-ons. More
In this unpredictable economy, realign your thinking toward gross profit dollars instead of gross profit margin. More
