Business Archives - Page 294 of 387

August 20, 2004

I've got enough work, probably about a third of the jobs I bid on. My ratio used to be higher but I adjusted my pricing and am getting the profit…

August 20, 2004

I just started a general contracting business and was wondering what other builders are charging interest per annum on overdue accounts.  Thanks

August 20, 2004

Where would you think your painting subs would range, high to low, for finishing walls, ceilings, and all trim on a 3000 sf 3 br, 2.5 ba house with 63…

August 19, 2004

Hello all, I currently use a fixed price contract and feel I have a well rounded one in place I am just not sure how to word the contract sum…

August 19, 2004

I know this sounds absurd, but have you ever quoted way over what the job finally costed, and if so, what did you do? I have a job right now…

August 17, 2004

I'm curious. Has anyone considered cable advertising? If so did you get the results you were hoping for? I passed out flyers and though I didnt get a huge response…

August 14, 2004

Can anyone recommend a decent CAD program for doing basic drawings?  I do not need anything complicated but I do need something for simple decks, additions and renovations.  I spoke…

August 13, 2004

I read that Trump is filing chapter 11 which he says will make his company "stronger".  This reminded me of last month's Remodeling magazine article http://tinyurl.com/7ywze Have you ever had a…

August 13, 2004

Another question I have is this.  My husband is in a business relationship with a GC that we consider unclear.  He works as a "sub-contractor" - he is a very…

August 13, 2004

What are some good books to teach business skills applicable to the construction industry - particularily the renovation industry.  My husband and I are getting ready to move on from…