Once considered a luxury, dedicated home office space is now a must-have for... More
Using an e-magazine rather than an e-newsletter to stay in touch with clients, promote your brand, and educate prospects about your company. More
Ideal for high-functioning home offices, or a sports bar "man cave," the VF-AT-AA dual-screen arm supports two monitors to upgrdae the workspace or entertainment center experience. More
Case studies of three remodeling companies at different stages of growth. What challenges are they each grappling with and how are they managing their growth? More
These remodelers and consultants provide tips and practices for disaster-proofing your business from several different perspectives, including administration, staffing, insurance, and public relations. More
The notion that a survey can accurately describe a person and predict his or her behavior is nothing new. An early assessment tool, the Personal Data Sheet, was created during World War I to measure the mental stability of new recruits ó who would be susceptible, for example, to shell shock or to being turned by enemy intelligence. More
Describing the impetus for her company's Pipeline Report, Debra Moore, owner of Custom Design/Build, in Ann Arbor, Mich., says, “What I wanted was something that provided a quick snapshot of our cash flow and upcoming jobs.” More
If not managed well, special orders can be a production challenge and a timing disaster. Here's how to make them work for the company and the client alike. More
We often receive complaints from clients about negative Internet chat room comments that are false or misleading being posted by disgruntled consumers or ex-employees. More
Ask a business owner why he or she restructured their business from a sole proprietorship to some other entity ó C-corp, S-corp, LLC, ESOP ó and the first answer is always: liability. In a sole proprietorship (even a partnership) you, the owner(s), are the business. If, for example, you shortcut building practices or use unlicensed trade partners and something goes wrong, it is you and your personal assets that the insurance companies will go after. More
