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July 1999


Articles

Benefits Attract Labor in a Tight Market

Gehman outlines his benefit budget for 1998.

Byte Into Computer Security

One remodeler outlines good computer security tactics for remodelers to follow.

Chrysalis

Rick Bainbridge was named 1999 Chrysalis Remodeler of the Year at the Southern Building Show.

Commerce for Dummies

Raymond McNealy illustrates the first steps a remodeler should take when setting up a website.

Customize Your Draw Schedules

One remodeler gives tips on creating and using efficient payment draw schedules.

Editor's Notebook -- Who's Your Real Competitor?

Editor's column advising remodelers to look at other industries that are 'stealing' away laborers as competition.

How to Snag that Final Payment

Dan Bawden offers tips for remodelers wanting to get their last payments on time from clients.

In-House Help

Using in-house labor can have more benefits than using subcontractors, according to Dennis Gehman.

Is Your Software Made for You?

Tips on choosing the right estimating software for your remodeling business.

Re: It's Time to Sell

Letter to the Editor describing how one reader relates to the woman featured in April's It's Time To Sell feature.

Resources for Family-Owned Businesses

This brief outlines the legal definition of a family business and points readers toward some online references.

Securing Safety Professionals

Tips on finding security system contractors.

Selling Safety

Pointers on selling safety items to homeowners.

Spinning the Web

One remodeler's Web site serves as a sales tool as well as a showroom.

Subs Still Needed

Gehman still uses some subcontractors.

Top Skill-Building Sources

Dennis Gehman stresses education by paying for employees for certain types of participation.

Tough Customers

An outline of stereotypically problematic clients and tips for managing them.

Web Worksheet

A site preparation checklist can help manage customer expectations.
 

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