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December 12, 2002

True confessions time. When it comes to keeping records, receipts and stuff I'm not very attentive, that's why I've always used the mileage deduction on my work truck for tax…

December 11, 2002

I'm looking for ideas that help the paperwork end of projects run smoother.   For example, is there a filing system that works well for you, how do you track changes, how do you…

December 10, 2002

We run MAC 9.1 at our company and it is difficult to find a job costing program. Has anyone ever created a simple spread sheet in Excel or have an…

December 9, 2002

Hello all, What information do you include in your bids?  I'm not asking for numbers/costs, but more for things like:  Do you include an itemized materials breakdown?  Cover letter?  Just…

December 6, 2002

Hi There. I've been a carpenter/maintenance/handyman for 9 years and am somewhat fed up with the business. I've considered getting my GC license, but i'm not convinced that it's the…

December 5, 2002

I own my remodeling company and have for four years now, but currently am experiencing a slowdown in work. It seems that my referral base has dried up or slowed…

November 28, 2002

I'm up here in GWN, Sole proprieter, working in reno and repair market, on the finishing side of things. Some cabinets, some countertops, trim and doors, drywall repairs, tile work,…

November 27, 2002

Who have you used for carrier of residential building liability other than Builders Mutal?

November 27, 2002

I am a student in a Construction Engineering program and am writing a econcimal analysis paper caparing the cost difference between having a crew of employees for building a home…

November 26, 2002

Looks like our industry topped the list this year. While I certainly doubt that the folk that subscribe to this forum are guilty of these problems, it is part of…