Professional Remodeler articles from November 2008

Professional Remodeler archives from November 2008

Use Networking to Boost Visibility.
November 1, 2008... By Dennis Gehman, Advisory Board Columnist Like it or not, life is about relationships. Business works best when life is going well and vice versa. It is next to impossible to live without having relationships with other people, and...

The Day After.
November 1, 2008... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor F.H. Perry Builder learns what comes after succession Coming up with a succession plan is actually not that difficult. Whether it's selling the company, passing it to family or transitioning it into an...

The Dean of Green.(Company overview)
November 1, 2008... By Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief Tom Kelly shrewdly leads Neil Kelly Co. through the downturn Tom Kelly has the aggressive nature of a world-class athlete, the passionate soul of a rock star and the wily personality of a high...

The road to your strategic map.
November 1, 2008... Doug Dwyer, Contributing Editor Contrary to the financial woes making national headlines, there is still a market for remodeling. And understanding the decision-making criteria for target clients today is the first step in strategically...

How fit is your business?
November 1, 2008... Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief There's an excellent business book on the shelves right now that I'd recommend to any remodeling business owner. "How Fit Is Your Business? A Complete Checkup and Prescription for Better Business...

Antique Green.
November 1, 2008... By Kelly Cutchin, Contributing Editor Green remodels involving historic homes require a careful balance of aesthetics versus efficiency Historic buildings possess many of the characteristics now being touted as green. Local, non-toxic...

Green Marketing.
November 1, 2008... By Michael R. Morris, Editor in Chief Neil Kelly Co. has strengthened its reputation with strategic advertising Marketing to the environmentally conscious consumer in the Pacific Northwest is like trying to perform a magic show in...

Award Winners Honored at Remodeling Whow.(Awards list)
November 1, 2008... Staff Some of the top remodelers in the country gathered in Baltimore as Professional Remodeler recognized its Market Leaders, Best of the Best Design award winners and Remodeler of the Year at two events at the Remodeling Show. The...

Product Peview.
November 1, 2008... Staff More than insulation Staff The new Solace windows by Owens Corning combine the strength of a fiberglass-reinforced vinyl window with the company's famous Pink insulation. The windows have a larger viewing area than typical...

Recycling and reusing material.
November 1, 2008... Staff How to find the best ways to manage job site waste In today's world of green, what can a remodeler do to save money, help the environment and become green-friendly to their customers? The three Rs: reduce, recycle and reuse. This...

Model for Green.
November 1, 2008... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor My Green Buildings turns a failed investment into a positive experience In late 2005, Steve Ellis bought a small 1,100-square-foot, two-bedroom house in a nice Sarasota, Fla., neighborhood for $480,000...

Taking radio into the 21st century.
November 1, 2008... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor Home improvement radio shows are a popular and effective way for remodelers to market to new customers. Not only does it remind past clients a company is still around, it exposes a firm to new customers...

A different take on the Web.
November 1, 2008... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor Steve Gray Renovations has an award-winning Web site and e-newsletter that goes out to past clients, but wanted a way to reach new customers. The Indianapolis remodeler now reaches its target audience...

Class is in session.
November 1, 2008... By Jonathan Sweet, Senior Editor Homeowners are hungry for information about green, so offering workshops can be an effective way to get your message out and build business at the same time. That's what The Hoots Group, an...

Bringing Your Business Plan to Life.
November 1, 2008... Paul Winans Contributing Editor Over the course of this year I have been writing about the steps involved in creating a business plan. Now that you have one, how do you bring it to life? Goals Start by taking the results of...