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November 8, 2002

There's been a few posts recently about drumming up more business. Thought I'd tell ya what I did tonight. I went to look at a job.......actually....several small jobs at the…

November 7, 2002

My boss has "authorized" me to research doing a company website and I thouht I would come to the source and ask the folks here if you have web sites…

November 6, 2002

Thank you for your response in my other post Marcello, it was very helpful.    Another question:   I operate a LLC in NY with a partner and we both have…

November 6, 2002

     I operate a small remodeling business and for the first time I will be hiring subs.  How do you handle your plumbing and electrical subs concerning payment, and do…

November 6, 2002

What are you doing to assure yourselves of payment when the deal is between you and the client, with no bank involvement, and no loan?  I am looking at a…

November 4, 2002

Just came back from a meeting with an Architect. Thought, instead of taking it out on my crew, I would share with you all. Scene: Project Bidding Process. The A…

November 1, 2002

I am increasingly often asked to 'project manage' a job (usually small commercial) instead of acting as General Contractor.  Does anyone have ideas about a fee schedule, either a percentage…

October 30, 2002

Greetings all,   [I originally posted this under General Discussions, but thought it might be more relevant here.]   A friend of mine does high-end custom painting – faux treatments,…

October 28, 2002

As I've mentioned before, I'm just starting up my own business, home repair/remodeling and custom woodworking.  Any suggestions on how to get the word out? I expect in time word-of-mouth…

October 27, 2002

I’m wondering how the “full-line” or “general contractor” type remodelers estimate work done by sub-trades.For example I’m wondering: Do you produce an estimate using data from a published estimating manual…