It’s the holiday season, and that means parties, outings and more for you and your staff. While these events can be wonderful team building events, if not planned correctly, they could also be Petri dishes for legal problems. Here are some things to think about before you throw that awesome party. Are Employees Paid to
If you’ve ever read any of my articles about “website marketing” or heard me speak, you know that I’m a big fan of blogging. It is, in my opinion, the single most impactful thing you can do for your website. In fact, during my session at the Master Your Remodeling Business Workshop titled, “How to
I just started reading the best-selling book, ORIGINALS: How Non-Conformists Move the World by Adam Grant. The book examines the origins of originality, as it were. The book’s summary promised an examination on “how people can champion new ideas—and how leaders can encourage originality in their organizations.” The topic intrigued me, and the reviews were off the chart,
Every contractor knows spring and summer are the busiest times of the year, but to balance their work load, keep crews active, and to even out cash flow, many smart contractors take actions to sell and complete work in the months of December, January and February. In addition, many homeowners realize the advantages of winter
I’m just returning from Remodeling Excellence week in Kansas City where I not only facilitated two fantastic Remodelers Advantage Roundtables groups, but I also had several sessions during the week’s capstone event: The Remodelers Summit. As usual, I heard some fascinating stories and learned more about some of the unique challenges Remodelers face. Unfortunately, I also
Are you using Houzz to promote your website online? I’d guess that about 90% of PowerTips readers are using Houzz. It’s a fantastic tool to get more exposure for your remodeling projects and your business. It can also be a great way to drive traffic back to your website. That said, you want to convert as
How long has it been since you’ve updated your resume? As the owner of a remodeling business, I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s been many years (if ever). But you need to update it today. Don’t worry. It’s not because I’m privy to an impending doom that is going to close down your company. But I
Few Remodelers have made a conscious effort to identify and define their brand personality. But it’s a critical tool for guiding how your brand is portrayed in the marketplace. Your brand personality influences everything from your letterhead to who you hire. If you’re not familiar with the term, brand personality is a set of human
Remodeling and home improvement companies generally fall into two camps when it comes to interacting with prospects on the phone. Camp One: Virtually every call from a homeowner results in the company sending a salesperson out to their home. This is called Under-Qualifying, or UQ. Camp Two: When a homeowner calls, the inside salesperson asks
Unless your business has piles of cash available there will—at some point—probably be a need for a short-term or long-term cash infusion to get through. Before approaching a lender for either a loan or a line of credit, first and foremost, your company house must be in order. To successfully approach any financial institution for
