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October 18, 2004

i'm sure others on tbhis site have experienced this; -potential client calls -estimate is worked up for labor and materials for turnkey with (in my case), a 30day limit on…

October 17, 2004

Folks, What methods do you use to evaluate a potential new hire? He's standing there and wants to work for you. What now? Background check? Questions? Demonstrations of skill? Check…

October 16, 2004

My partner (Frank) and I have been in the process of shifting our of carpentry contracting and into building. It's the classic retail vs wholesale shift. Anyways, during a recent…

October 16, 2004

Hi folks, This week we're selling a small investment property (original plan was to have my elderly folks move in but they backed out).  Anyway, after paying off loans and…

October 15, 2004

Any insight into the fluctuation of wood prices lately?  I've everything from "plywood is headed to China and the Middle East" to "hurricanes have killed the hardwoods this year"... Every…

October 14, 2004

First time poster –   I recently started a business providing smaller roll-off dumpsters.  These dumpsters will hold 15 cubic yards and about 3 tons of waste.  They measure about…

October 14, 2004

I am in the finishing stages of building a deck right now. I have been dealing with the husband mostly. All through the project the husband has authorized several changes…

October 14, 2004

This is for the Pros When I, as a DIY'er, buys stuff at the home center, I pay sales tax. I assume that a builder is tax exempt since he is…

October 13, 2004

Strengths & Weaknesses Not in your perception, but your customer’s. How many here ever ask their customers: “May I ask you what made you decide to hire me?†How can…

October 13, 2004

I would like some opinions from the management gurus here on the structure of my new "firm". Field employees: 4 leads 2 carps Office "help": 1 office manager, 1 bookkeeper/accts.…