What advice would you give for running your business without you? One top remodeler asked his peers that same question recently. Here's some of their collective wisdom. More
The Senate should reject proposals to delay massive rate hikes and other changes to the National Flood Insurance Program and instead take other steps to limit sky-high increases in their premiums, a coalition of environmental groups, insurers, and other organizations recommends. More
Find the similarities, but appreciate the differences when selling to different cultures. The leads that others donít pursue can be yours. More
A Reuters special report says production builders in dozens of states are “hoarding” the rights to oil, gas, and other mineral resources in the ground under the new homes they sell — often without the knowledge of home buyers. More
Window and door companies find that todayís entry doors are a natural add-on to window sales. More
A straight-up sales approach has its advantages.†Skip the stress and uncertainty of one-call selling by switching to a two-step system. More
Assessing competitors should be a regular, ongoing part of your business strategy. Here's why: Most businesses were built around a niche or advantage that the company founder perceived as missing from the marketplace, but you should never assume that your competitive advantages will be there forever. More
Home improvement companies grow by adding salespeople. And, given many companies' high salesforce turnover rate,†the search for sales reps is intensifying.†Hereís what you need to know in today's hiring race. More
RSU Contractors uses this questionnaire to help determine whether a sales candidate is viable. More
Getting the right employees in place can help you sell more and, as a result, build equity in your business so your company can continue to grow. More