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Self-Taught MBA: Homebuilder Resolutions–What Will Builders Do Differently in 2014?
We asked homebuilders about their New Year’s resolutions. Here's a sampling of what we got. Please add yours in the comments!
Self-Taught MBA: Accurate Estimates Don’t Come Cheap
Xactimate and XactRemodel are perhaps the most accurate and speedy estimating systems available—but they come at a price.
Self-Taught MBA: Free Estimates
We all give them, but you can get them, too. This series is a response to one reader’s search for more-affordable estimating systems. I'll start with as affordable as it…
Self-Taught MBA: Dealing With Workforce Diversity
To lead a diverse team, learn the silent language of culture. And then mine the riches discovered in the differences for a more productive and personally enriching day at work.
Self-Taught MBA: You’re Fired!
It’s the hardest thing you'll ever do as an employer--so hard, in fact, that some firms hire it out. But you can't, and shouldn't, so from time to time you'll…
Self-Taught MBA: Writing Job Descriptions
Every position in your company, including yours, should come with a written job description. What basic elements should a job description contain? Here, you'll find a quick guide to help…
Self Taught MBA: New Recruits: The Art of Hiring Right
Faced with a shortage of qualified workers, contractors suddenly have to confront hiring decisions. In case you've forgot how, here’s a primer on handling the good hire.
Self-Taught MBA: Motivating Employees Through Lean Times
Anyone making weekly payroll knows the meaning of stress. Avoiding white-knuckle Fridays while still motivating your employees requires creative, nonmonetary incentives. Here are a few tricks for keeping the troops…
Self-Taught MBA: Strategies for Communicating With Couples
Building or remodeling a home can stress couples to the breaking point. On a scale of 1 to 10, with the highest number equating to the death of a child,…
Good Communication with Homeowners is Crucial
The most basic element in good customer service involves frequent and fluent communication. But this simple chore eludes many in the construction industry and represents the number-one customer complaint. How…

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